Atiku Abubakar, the Peoples Democratic Party’s presidential candidate, congratulated Liz Truss on her election as leader of the Conservative Party of the United Kingdom.
Newsclick Nigeria reported that Truss, who was elected Monday, will formally take office on Tuesday, and become the new UK Prime Minister after Johnson tenders his resignation to Queen Elizabeth II.
“The UK has proven, yet again, the resilient power of democracy. The election of MP Liz Truss as leader of the Conservative Party was a hard-fought process, but the ultimate winners are the people of the United Kingdom,” Atiku said.
The PDP standard bearer also said he looked forward to working with Truss in the areas of human capital development, trade, and democracy.
“I join all other friends of the UK to celebrate this moment. I equally look forward to an enhanced partnership of the new leadership of the Conservative Party with Nigeria and African countries in the areas of human capital development, trade and strengthening democracy and the integrity of elections. -AA,” Atiku posted on his Facebook page, Monday afternoon.
