Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has extended congratulations to Keir Starmer, the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, following the Labour Party’s victory in Thursday’s election, ending 14 years of Conservative Party rule.
In a statement on Friday, Atiku described the election outcome as a testament to the strength of democracy, emphasizing that it remains a functional system for achieving common goals.
“I congratulate the Prime Minister of the UK, Sir Keir Starmer, on his victory,” Atiku remarked.
He also commended the people of the United Kingdom for choosing leadership that they believe serves the best interests of the majority.
Meanwhile, former Prime Minister David Cameron praised the outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for his leadership and grace in office. Cameron expressed his well wishes to Keir Starmer, acknowledging the significance of the change in leadership for Britain’s future success.