BREXIT :BUHARI NOT HAPPY ABOUT DAVID CAMERON RESIGNATION

BREXIT: Buhari regrets Cameron’s resignation — 25th June 2016 FROM JULIANA TAIWO-OBALONYE, ABUJA PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has regret­ted the resignation of British Prime Minister, David Cameron, which will come into effect in October. He described the Prime Minister as a coura­geous leader and a statesman, who respects the will of the people. The Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, in a statement quoted the President as saying, Nigeria enjoyed remark­able goodwill, support and understanding under Cameron’s administration over the years. Buhari said Cameron’s resignation in response to the outcome of a referendum that supported Britain to leave the European Union “was a dem­onstration of courage by a democratic leader who respects the will of the people, even if he didn’t agree with their decision.” He noted that by, “putting the will of the peo­ple before his political future, the prime minister proved himself to be a selfless leader with re­spect for democracy and voters› sovereignty.» He expressed hope that Nigeria looks forward to greater cooperation and consolidation of shared interests with Britain, despite the outcome of the referendum.