Brexit: Buhari praises Cameron as courageous statesman

Abuja - President Muhammadu Buhari has empathised
with British Prime Minister David Cameron’s decision to
resign in October.

This is contained in a statement issued in Abuja on
Friday by the president’s Senior Special Assistant on
Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu.

President Buhari said Nigeria had enjoyed remarkable
goodwill, support and understanding under the capable
leadership of the outgoing Prime Minister over the
years.

Cameron announced his decision to resign in response
to the outcome of a referendum that supported Britain
to leave the European Union.

"This is a demonstration of courage by a democratic
leader who respects the will of the people, even if he
didn’t agree with their decision."

Buhari 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."

The President said "Nigeria looks forward to greater
cooperation and consolidation of shared interests with
Britain, despite the outcome of the referendum."

- News24