Foreign: Tinubu Salutes The ‘Courage” Of New UK Prime Minister, Starmer

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated newly elected United Kingdom, UK, Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

In a statement Tinubu personally posted on his verified X handle on Friday, the president said Starmer’s election is worthwhile having served as UK’s opposition leader for years.

He said the victory is a pointer to the hardwork and leadership qualities of the new PM.

The statement said: “I warmly congratulate Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the victory of the Labour Party in the United Kingdom general election.

“As a former leader of the opposition in Nigeria, I specially note the determination and courage that the Prime Minister demonstrated throughout his years in the opposition and as the leader of the Labour Party.

“The party’s ability to reform, mobilize, and position itself for victory after 14 years affirms the leadership qualities of Sir Starmer.

“I also congratulate the citizens and the government of the United Kingdom for being an abiding model of democracy.

“I look forward to deepening relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom in mutual areas of interest and in strengthening democratic institutions, as well as in building a safer and more prosperous future for the people of both countries.”

Starmer’s Labour Party defeated the Conservatives led  by Rishi Sunak with a landslide victory. The new PM is expected to form a new government.