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I will always come to Nigeria for advice, Guinea Bissau leader tells Buhari
Guinea Bissau President, Umaro Sissoko Embolo, on Friday described Nigeria as a reference point for democracy in the world.
Enbalo, who stated this when he visited President Muhammadu Buhari at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, said he would always visit Nigeria to seek for advice.
He said: “We are aware that Nigeria is a reference for democracy in the whole world; not only for your population but you have always shown that democratic choice is the best way to resolve things.
“It is the people who make the choice; and that is why I am here today to reaffirm the solidarity of the people of Nigeria toward us.
“I thank Baba, my Dad, the President of Nigeria and all the Nigerian people for everything you have been doing.”
The Guinea Bissau leader, who said he visited Nigeria to thank Buhari and all Nigerians for supporting his election, added Nigeria remained the most important country in Africa because of its role in stabilising the continent.
He added: “You cannot even imagine the feeling I have for our friendship with Nigeria.
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“I will always refer to President Buhari as my dad. Nigeria has a very important role to play in Africa. Therefore, I will always come to Nigeria to ask for your advice.
“Nigeria has shown the people of Guinea Bissau solidarity in the most difficult moments of our country and also today Baba you have shown solidarity towards the population of Guinea Bissau.”
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