President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Bassirou Faye on his election as the President of the Republic of Senegal.

Tinubu’s congratulatory message was contained in a statement on Wednesday by Ajuri Ngelale, a presidential Spokesperson.

President Tinubu noted that President-elect Faye comes with great promise and a sterling record, wishing him success as he takes on the critical job of leading Senegal.

The President also congratulated President Macky Sall for overseeing an election widely judged as peaceful and transparent.

President Tinubu stated that the success of the presidential election in Senegal and the successful conduct of the general election in Liberia a few months ago had affirmed his long-held conviction that the taproot of democracy is deeply established in West Africa and will only grow stronger as it is watered by good governance, justice, and fairness to all.

As the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, the President affirmed that the Senegal election was successful and boosted the sub-regional organisation’s efforts to promote peace and constitutional order and strengthen ties among member states.

President Tinubu assured the people of Senegal of Nigeria’s best wishes and support.

CEOAFRICA had reported that Faye defeated Senegal’s ruling coalition candidate Amadou Ba at the Sunday presidential election.