Tinubu congratulates Ramaphosa on re-election as South Africa president

President Bola Tinubu has extended his warm congratulations to His Excellency, President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa, on his re-election.

A statement issued on Saturday by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), said the president also congratulated the people of South Africa on the peaceful and successful conduct of the general election.

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

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