Jonathan Congratulates Togolese President On His Reelection

President Goodluck Jonathan on Wednesday congratulated President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo on his victory in the country’s recent presidential election.

In a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati, the President said Gnassingbe’e victory at the polls has been confirmed by Togo’s Constitutional Court, he called on all the people of Togo to accept the election results in good faith.

Jonathan who himself recently lost his re-election bid asks the people of the country to give maximum support and cooperation to their re-elected leader for peace, stability and progress in their country.

Jonathan also commended the people of Togo on the successful conduct of the presidential election.

He urged any persons who may still have issues with its outcome to comport themselves as true democrats and law-abiding citizens by seeking redress only through recognised legal means.

The statement read in part, “The President believes that the growing culture of free, fair and credible elections in Africa as witnessed in recent polls in Nigeria, Benin Republic, Togo and other countries bodes well for political stability and faster development on the continent.

“He therefore urges all African leaders and political actors to continue to do their utmost best to further entrench true democracy and good governance in their countries.

“President Jonathan also expects that existing cordial relations between Nigeria and Togo will continue to grow in coming years. He wishes President Gnassingbe a very successful new term in office.”