Dear President Buhari,
On behalf of my party and in my own name I wish to extend to you and your party the All Progressive Congress our warmest congratulations on the occasion of your brilliant election to the high office of President of the Republic of Nigeria.
We rejoice at the fact that the elections have been conducted in a free and fair manner despite the regrettable attempts at disruption of the process by the so-called Boko Haram. It is also to the credit of your predecessor that the transition is proceeding smoothly in full respect of the will of the people of Nigeria.
I am sure that under your distinguished leadership and your vast experience, Nigeria will be successful in addressing the pressing problems that face it, in particular the security issue. Our continent looks up to Nigeria for the lead role it will no doubt continue to play within the African Union to advance the cause of Africa and spearhead its struggles as it has done in the past.
I am pleased to inform you that my party, the Mouvement Militant Mauricien (MMM), will fully support your consultative membership of the Socialist International when it meets at Congress level to ratify the APC’s status.
I wish you the very best in your exalting task.
Highest consideration.
Paul Bérenger,
Former Prime Minister of Mauritius,
Leader of the Opposition and of the MMM.
Mauritius.