Obasanjo to Kagame: Your re-election affirms people’s trust in you

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda, right, and former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo.

 

Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has reacted to the re-election of the President Paul Kagame as the Rwanda President for the second term.

Obasanjo in his reaction through a congratulatory letter signed by the former President and made available to newsmen in Abeokuta through his Special Assistant on Media,Kehinde Akinyemi on Firday described the re-election as an affirmation of trust and confidence repose in him.

In the congratulatory letter, the former Chairman of the African Union (AU) congratulated and rejoiced with the re-elected President for securing the new mandate of the people to lead the country for another term.

According to Obasanjo: “I have just received the happy news of Your Excellency’s resounding victory in the Presidential election that was held in your country on July 15, 2024. Permit me to congratulate and rejoice with you on your securing the mandate of your people to lead the country for another term.

“Your Excellency’s re-election is, no doubt, an affirmation of the trust and confidence, which the generality of your countrymen repose in your ability to continue to steer the ship of State aright through your vision and leadership qualities, which, no doubt, will further strengthen the peace, security and prosperity of your country.

“While praying for Your Excellency’s continued good health to enable you consolidate and build upon the good results so far achieved, please accept, Mr. President and Dear Brother, the assurances of my highest consideration,” he stated.

 

The Congratulatory Letter

 

 

July 19, 2024

His Excellency,

President Paul Kagame,

President of the Republic of Rwanda,

Office of the President,

Kigali, Rwanda.

 

 

Your Excellency,

 

CONGRATULATIONS!

 

I have just received the happy news of Your Excellency’s resounding victory in the Presidential election that was held in your country on July 15, 2024. Permit me to congratulate and rejoice with you on your securing the mandate of your people to lead the country for another term.

Your Excellency’s re-election is, no doubt, an affirmation of the trust and confidence, which the generality of your countrymen repose in your ability to continue to steer the ship of State aright through your vision and leadership qualities, which, no doubt, will further strengthen the peace, security and prosperity of your country.

While praying for Your Excellency’s continued good health to enable you consolidate and build upon the good results so far achieved, please accept, Mr. President and Dear Brother, the assurances of my highest consideration.