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FROM JULIANA TAIWO-OBALONYE, ABUJA
PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has regretted the resignation of British Prime Minister, David Cameron, which will come into effect in October.
He described the Prime Minister as a courageous leader and a statesman, who respects the will of the people.
The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a statement quoted the President as saying, Nigeria enjoyed remarkable goodwill, support and understanding under Cameron’s administration over the years.
Buhari said Cameron’s resignation in response to the outcome of a referendum that supported Britain to leave the European Union “was a demonstration of courage by a democratic leader who respects the will of the people, even if he didn’t agree with their decision.”
He noted that by, “putting the will of the people before his political future, the prime minister proved himself to be a selfless leader with respect for democracy and voters› sovereignty.»
He expressed hope that Nigeria looks forward to greater cooperation and consolidation of shared interests with Britain, despite the outcome of the referendum.
