Tinubu Congratulates Benin's President-Elect Wadagni

On April 16, 2023, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu sent a congratulatory message to Romuald Wadagni, who was elected as the President of Benin in elections held on April 12, 2023. Wadagni, the current Minister of Finance in Benin, won the election with a significant number of votes, and the electoral process was noted for its peaceful and orderly conduct.

In his message, President Tinubu praised the people of Benin for maintaining calm throughout the electoral process and reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to democracy. He highlighted the long-standing relationship between Nigeria and Benin, pointing out their shared historical and cultural ties.

Tinubu expressed Nigeria's readiness to work with Wadagni's incoming administration to build stronger ties between the two countries, particularly in areas of regional security and economic growth within West Africa, especially through platforms like the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Union.