Obasanjo reacts to Julius Maada Bio’s emergence as Sierra Leone President

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Former Nigerian President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, has spoken up on the emergence of Julius Maada Bio as the new President of Sierra Leone.

Obasanjo urged Bio to sustain the country’s relationship with Nigeria, which was strengthened during the immediate past President Ernest Bai Koroma’s administration.

His message was contained in a congratulatory letter dated April 5, 2018 and made available to newsmen by his media aide, Kehinde Akinyemi, on Friday.

Obasanjo said: “No doubt, the good people of Sierra Leone have spoken and have decided to repose their trust and confidence in your leadership. By this clear victory, Sierra Leoneans have not only given you a mandate to lead with the sound policies that will bring much socio-economic progress to the country but also to reassure you of their faith in your leadership, given your experience and background in government which have undoubtedly prepared you for the great responsibility as the leader of Sierra Leone.

“I, therefore, wish you God’s guidance as you face, with vision and vigour, the challenges of lifting the nation up to greater heights.

“As Your Excellency is aware, Nigeria and Sierra Leone have enjoyed excellent relations, which have been further strengthened under the leadership of your predecessor, President Ernest Bai Koroma.

“I hope that the profound traditional bonds of friendship subsisting between Nigeria and Sierra Leone will grow from strength to strength during your administration and under your leadership.”



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