Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated President Adama Barrow on his landslide election victory.

A statement issued by Femi Adesina

Special Adviser to the President Buhari said: “President Muhammadu Buhari sends warm felicitations to President Adama Barrow of The Gambia over his re-election for a second term of five years.

“The President congratulates the Independent  Electoral Commission (IEC) for dutifully handling the electoral process while commending the Gambians for their high sense of civility, maturity, and patriotism.

“President Buhari assures President Barrow and all Gambians of Nigeria’s commitment and partnership as they collectively work on making the country better and stronger for posterity.”