Tinubu congratulates Kenya’s President-elect William Ruto

Presidential Candidate of the All Progressives Congress Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has congratulated Kenya’s Williams Ruto.

Ruto, who is the country’s vice president defeated his Raila Odinga to emerge winner in the keenly contested election.

Tinubu in his congratory message, commended the people of Kenya for the peaceful conduct of the presidential election.

He also urged all who are not pleased with the result of the election to shun violence and follow through the legal system of the country.

“I congratulate Williams Ruto and his UDA party on his election as the next president of Kenya.

“I also congratulate and commend the people of Kenya on the peaceful conduct of the elections.

“While urging all Kenyans to accept this result and shun violence, I enjoin them to seek peaceful adjudication of all disputes through the Kenyan legal system. This shall be the greatest testament to the progress Kenya has made in strengthening the core institutions of its democracy.

“It is my prayer that as President, Mr. Ruto will unite the country, bringing all Kenyans together to move their great nation forward and implementing the progressive policies and reforms desired by the people.

“I wish Mr. Ruto and all the people of Kenya the very best and look forward to a continued beneficial and cordial relationship between the Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Kenya,” Tinubu said.