Acting president Osinbajo congratulates President Kenyatta on his re-election

In a letter signed by the Acting President after the formal announcement of the election results over the weekend, and addressed to the Kenyan leader, he states:

"I have the honour on behalf of the Government and people of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to congratulate you on your successful re-election as the President of the Republic of Kenya."

Prof. Osinbajo notes that President Kenyatta's re-election bears testimony to his selfless service to Kenya and to the giant strides he has taken in the transformation of the country in the last few years.

"Permit me therefore to use this momentous occasion to reiterate Nigeria's support and cooperation with Kenya in our collective determination to advance the development of Africa and its people," the Acting President notes.

Prof. Osinbajo extends his best wishes to the people of Kenya on the successful conclusion of the August 8 general elections in the country and wishes President Kenyatta a very successful new term in office.