Buhari looks forward to work with new South African President Ramaphosa

President Muhammadu Buhari has told the new President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa that he is looking forward to working with him to enhance the cooperation between Nigeria and South Africa.

Buhari said this today in a letter of congratulation to Ramaphosa, after his endorsement by the South African parliament today as the successor of former President Jacob Zuma.

Ramaphosa had been the deputy president to Zuma since 2009, but was elected the ANC President last December, a position that created a power problem between him and his boss.

On Tuesday, the ANC leadership asked Zuma to step down from office, by recalling him, while Zuma initially rebuffed his party.

However when it dawned on him that he may be humiliated by being removed by the country’s parliament, he resigned on Wednesday night.

Senior Special Assistant on Media to President Buhari, Garba Shehu said, “President Buhari also felicitates with the African National Congress (ANC), and the Government and people of South Africa, on the peaceful transfer of power that resulted in the election of President Ramaphosa.”

“The Nigerian leader salutes the leadership and statesmanship of former President Jacob Zuma and wishes him best in his futures endeavours”