The governments of the United Kingdom and United States have congratulated Asiwaju Bola Tinubu on his emergence as President-elect.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared Tinubu, the flagbearer of the All Progressives Congress (APC) as president-elect on Wednesday.
UK Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak tweeted a congratulatory message hours later and tagged Tinubu’s official Twitter handle.
“Congratulations to @officialABAT on his victory in Nigeria.
“The UK-Nigeria relationship remains strong. I look forward to working together to grow our security and trade ties, opening up opportunities for businesses and creating prosperity in both our countries,” Sunak wrote.
Spokesman of the US State Department, Ned Price said, “The United States congratulates the people of Nigeria, president-elect Tinubu and all the political leaders.
“This competitive election represents a new period for Nigerian politics and democracy.”
Congratulations to @officialABAT on his victory in Nigeria.
The UK-Nigeria relationship remains strong. I look forward to working together to grow our security and trade ties, opening up opportunities for businesses and creating prosperity in both our countries.
According to INEC, Tinubu got 8,794,726 votes, which is the highest of all the candidates, while his closest challengers, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and Peter Obi of the Labour Party (LP) got 6,984,520 and 6,101,533 votes respectively.
However, the opposition alleged widespread irregularities in the polls while vowing to challenge the outcome in the courts.
The US government acknowledged the frustration about the outcome of the polls.
“We understand that many Nigerians and some of the parties have expressed frustration about the manner in which the process was conducted,” Price said.
“Nigerians are clearly within their rights to have such concerns and should have high expectations for their electoral process,” Price said, urging political leaders to register their concerns through established legal “mechanisms.”
Nigerian officials had hoped new biometric voter identification technology would make the election the cleanest yet, but malfunctions, long delays and slow results have fueled the accusations of fraud.
“We call on all parties to refrain from violence or inflammatory rhetoric at this critical time,” Price said.
Posted: at 2-03-2023 08:36 AM (2 years ago) | Addicted Hero
Olandetujaa at 2-03-2023 08:48 AM (2 years ago) (m)
Let's wait and see if he becomes the president on May 29
Posted: at 2-03-2023 08:48 AM (2 years ago) | Gistmaniac
US and europe will always work with anyone who will further their selfish interest and be a yes boy. Once you start becoming independent, they incite an insurrection and try to take you out.
Posted: at 2-03-2023 09:29 AM (2 years ago) | Gistmaniac
we don't need their silly validation!!! they have no choice in our internal affairs!! good, they realize it AND accept the result on time......... again JAGABAN RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted: at 2-03-2023 12:31 PM (2 years ago) | Grande Master
Kidfreshfunmi at 2-03-2023 12:45 PM (2 years ago) (m)
Quote from: gogoman on 2-03-2023 12:31 PM
we don't need their silly validation!!! they have no choice in our internal affairs!! good, they realize it AND accept the result on time......... again JAGABAN RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
While he shouts that from comfort of Peckham, South London - Ladies & Gentlemen. In the pleasure of their own existing judicial system, corporate rule of law, liberal democratic system, human & property rights, numerous other amenities. That's precious. If there's anyone more qualified and experienced in running a functioning country as example, you don't think it'd be them? But ok, SURE why not. No need to respond, we know what your position always been.
Posted: at 2-03-2023 12:45 PM (2 years ago) | Gistmaniac
While he shouts that from comfort of Peckham, South London - Ladies & Gentlemen. In the pleasure of their own existing judicial system, corporate rule of law, liberal democratic system, human & property rights, numerous other amenities. That's precious. If there's anyone more qualified and experienced in running a functioning country as example, you don't think it'd be them? But ok, SURE why not. No need to respond, we know what your position always been.
lol but u for bet on peter obi na...... i tell u say Jgaban will surely win
Posted: at 2-03-2023 01:12 PM (2 years ago) | Grande Master
Kidfreshfunmi at 2-03-2023 02:12 PM (2 years ago) (m)
Quote from: gogoman on 2-03-2023 01:12 PM
lol but u for bet on peter obi na...... i tell u say Jgaban will surely win
See? Anybody can win it - but, FAIR & SQUARE! Not having MC Oluomo and his goons with videos of numeroussssss - other mago-mago that we seen going on, intimidating voters. If he won it fair and square, no problem - why not. It won't be the first time. Many people didn't want Trump to win in 2016 - he won, Many people thought Jeremy Corbyn was going to beat Boris Johnson - Boris Won. But you know what - there was not a single news of wuru-wuru so people had to accept. Is your Jagaban own the same. You won't win it without wurur-wuru, AND YOU KNOW IT, so don't play dumb there. Oh and by the way, you know the vast Nation is not happy - just you and the thugs.
Posted: at 2-03-2023 02:12 PM (2 years ago) | Gistmaniac
See? Anybody can win it - but, FAIR & SQUARE! Not having MC Oluomo and his goons with videos of numeroussssss - other mago-mago that we seen going on, intimidating voters. If he won it fair and square, no problem. It won't be the first time. Many people didn't want Trump to win in 2016 - he won, Many people thought Jeremy Corbyn was going to beat Boris Johnson - Boris Won. But you know what - there was not a single news of wuru-wuru so people had to accept. Is your Jagaban own the same. You won't win it without wurur-wuru, AND YOU KNOW IT, so don't play dumb there. Oh and by the way, you know the vast Nation is not happy - just you and the thugs.
1999 we embrace the so-called democracy so small small wuru wuru and mago mago will still dey........ doesn't mean all is 100% mago mago .......we are not perfect we ..ONLY GOD IS
Posted: at 2-03-2023 02:16 PM (2 years ago) | Grande Master
See? Anybody can win it - but, FAIR & SQUARE! Not having MC Oluomo and his goons with videos of numeroussssss - other mago-mago that we seen going on, intimidating voters. If he won it fair and square, no problem - why not. It won't be the first time. Many people didn't want Trump to win in 2016 - he won, Many people thought Jeremy Corbyn was going to beat Boris Johnson - Boris Won. But you know what - there was not a single news of wuru-wuru so people had to accept. Is your Jagaban own the same. You won't win it without wurur-wuru, AND YOU KNOW IT, so don't play dumb there. Oh and by the way, you know the vast Nation is not happy - just you and the thugs.
Exactly. I have never seen any election that everybody voted for a particular candidate, never happened and will never happen. 1 person must win, but the keywords are free and fair. Playing all those crude politics is tantamount to forcing yourself on the people. There is absolutely no real legitimacy to it. If you must be called ''Excellency'', then the process through which you arrive at the office should be excellent... PO 2023
What is the color beneath your skin?
Posted: at 3-03-2023 08:23 AM (2 years ago) | Addicted Hero
While he shouts that from comfort of Peckham, South London - Ladies & Gentlemen. 
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