BEVERLY HILLS, September 08, (THEWILL) – The special envoy sent to South Africa by President Muhammadu Buhari has returned to the country after meeting with South Africa’s President, Cyril Ramaphosa.
The special envoy, Ambassador Ahmed Abubakar held a closed door meeting with President Ramaphosa on Friday afternoon, where he conveyed President Buhari’s concern over recent events in South Africa, in the context of the strong and cordial relations that characterise the interaction between the two countries.
Although he did not make any comment after the meeting, South African officials however hinted that President Buhari’s State visit to South Africa next month remains as scheduled.
The South African president thereafter reaffirmed his country’s relationship with Nigeria, insisting that it remains firm and strong and that the two partners were resolute in their shared commitment to build an Africa at peace with itself and others.
Abubakar, on his return is expected to brief President Buhari.
