BREAKING: Biden Led Govt Recognises Bola Ahmed Tinubu As Nigeria’s Next President After Anthony Blinken’s Phone Call—-Anthony Blinken, US Secretary of State, says he is committed to further strengthening US-Nigeria partnership with the incoming administration of President-elect Bola Tinubu.
Matthew Miller, US Department of State spokesperson, said Blinken spoke with Tinubu, who is in France, on Tuesday.
Miller said the two leaders “discussed the importance of inclusive leadership that represents all Nigerians, continued comprehensive security cooperation, and reforms to support economic growth”.
“Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke this morning with Nigerian President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu to emphasize his continued commitment to further strengthening the U.S.-Nigeria relationship with the incoming administration,” the statement reads.
“The Secretary noted that the U.S.-Nigeria partnership is built on shared interests and strong people-to-people ties and that those links should continue to strengthen under President-elect Tinubu’s tenure. Secretary Blinken and President-elect Tinubu discussed the importance of inclusive leadership that represents all Nigerians, continued comprehensive security cooperation, and reforms to support economic growth.”
This incident occurs just after the US announced that Nigerians who allegedly disrupted the recently finished elections would be subject to visa restrictions.
The affected individuals, according to the US, were engaged in operations that threatened voters, manipulated election outcomes, used physical violence, and otherwise threatened democracy.
However, the list of those who were impacted was kept private.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) proclaimed Tinubu the victor of the presidential election held on February 25; nevertheless, other rivals have submitted petitions to challenge the results.
On May 29, President Muhammadu Buhari is anticipated to transfer power to Tinubu.
