The president-elect, Bola Tinubu, has been urged not to forget the African continent when he assumes office.
Former South African president and Head of the Commonwealth Observer Mission to Nigeria, Dr. Thabo Mbeki, made the plea on Thursday when he visited the president-elect in his Abuja residence on the completion of the Commonwealth Observer Mission.
Tinubu’s Media Aide, Tunde Rahman, on Friday in a statement quoted Mbeki describing the election as fair and credible.
He asked Tinubu to make the entire African continent his compass when he takes over the reins of government.
“Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa with a big economy. Whatever happens here sets the pace for the rest of Africa.
“We need a strong Nigerian presidency that will also focus on the African region,” he said.
“Your opponent will be looking for the smallest thing to throw stones. That is the way of democracy,” he added.
Responding, the president-elect assured the former South African president of his commitment to further African integration and economic development.
