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Tinubu congratulates Ramaphosa on re-election as South Africa’s president  

Mr Tibubu also congratulated the people of South Africa on the peaceful and successful conduct of the general election.

• June 15, 2024
Cyril Ramaphosa
Cyril Ramaphosa, President of South Africa (Credit: ENCA)

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa on his re-election

The Special Adviser to the President, Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Saturday said the President also congratulated the people of South Africa on the peaceful and successful conduct of the general election.

He said, “While wishing President Ramaphosa a successful term in office, President Tinubu calls for the strengthening of bilateral ties between Nigeria and South Africa as strategic partners in Africa for the overall advancement of the continent.’’

(NAN)

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