President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday congratulated Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa on his election as the President of the Republic of South Africa .

In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity , Garba Shehu, the President also felicitated the African National Congress, and the government and people of South Africa, on the peaceful transfer of power that resulted in Ramaphosa ’s election .

The statement read in part , “ The Nigerian leader salutes the leadership and statesmanship of former President Jacob Zuma , and wishes him the best in his future endeavours.
“President Buhari looks forward to working with the new President of South Africa to enhance cooperation of the Governments of Africa’ s two leading economies.

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