Buhari, Obi greet new UK PM Johnson

Britain’s new Prime Minister Boris Johnson arrives back at 10 Downing Street in London on July 24, 2019. – Boris Johnson took charge as Britain’s prime minister on Wednesday, on a mission to deliver Brexit by October 31 with or without a deal. (Photo by Isabel Infantes / AFP)

In a goodwill message, the president praised the British democratic model, describing it as one of the most successful systems in the world that had survived the test of time.

Speaking yesterday in Abuja, Obi who described Johnson as “Afro-centric”, expressed the hope that more attention would be given to issues affecting Africa.

He believed the new premier would strengthen ties between Britain and the African continent, especially Nigeria.