Nigerian President Bola Tinubu congratulates Mahamat Déby, the President-elect of the Republic of Chad, on his election victory.
In a statement signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu assured Déby that Nigeria will continue to work closely with Chad to enhance peace, security, and shared prosperity for the mutual benefit of their peoples.
The statement is titled ‘President Tinubu congratulates President-elect of the Republic of Chad, Mahamat Déby, on election victory.
In his message to the president-elect, Tinubu affirmed that “the successful conduct of elections in the nation underlines the commitment of the government and the people of Chad to democracy and orderly transitions in the region.”
He also called for sustained, friendly cooperation between both nations, while wishing the President-elect success as he undertakes “this noble service to the people of Chad.”
Chad’s electoral authority released provisional results showing Déby winning with over 61 percent of the vote.
The runner-up and main rival, Prime Minister Succès Masra, who garnered only 18.5 percent of votes, has since contested the results.
The elections in Chad, held on May 6, 2024, marked a pivotal moment as the country seeks to transition from military to democratic rule following the death of long-time leader Idriss Déby in April 2021.
