PRESS RELEASE

*In telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Tinubu pledges to strengthen Nigeria's democracy, promote good relations*

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President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu has promised to hit the ground running and unify the country upon his assumption of office on May 29. He further pledged to work to ensure continued positive relations with the United States.

Asíwájú Tinubu spoke during a telephone conversation with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Initiated by the US diplomat, the telephone discussion, which was frank and friendly, took place on Tuesday evening.

The President-elect said that among his immediate priorities would be to deliver institutional reforms and development programs to deepen our democratic institutions and bring help to poor and vulnerable Nigerians.

He also expressed his determination to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy and faithfully serve the people as their president.

During the talks that lasted about 20 minutes, President-elect Tinubu spoke about his long and eventful sojourn in America, recalling how he was granted asylum by the US when, due to his determined struggle for democracy in Nigeria, he was forced into exile by the late General Sani Abacha’s military junta.

While affirming his democratic _bona fides_ , President-elect Tinubu expressed his absolute belief that the result of the elections, which he clearly won, reflected the will of the Nigerian people.

He said he would work to unite the country and ensure that Nigerians are happy and enjoy the benefits of democracy and progressive good governance.

Responding to Secretary Blinken, the President-elect said without national unity, security, economic development and good governance, Nigeria would not become a better place to live in or play her proper role in the comity of African nations.

He urged the US to factor in Nigeria's important place in Africa and provide needed assistance in the areas of security and economic investment in order for the nation to lead the way and be a shining example to the rest of the continent.

Secretary Blinken assured that Nigeria should expect a good and mutually-beneficial relationship with the US.
He promised to play his part in bringing a sustained and cordial relationship between the two nations to fruition, saying a democratic and peaceful Nigeria is important to the United States as it is to Africa.

Both President-elect Tinubu and Secretary Blinken ended their discussion with pleasant greetings and a promise to keep the channels of dialogue and communication open, whilst maintaining a strong relationship between the two nations.

Tunde Rahman
Office of the President-elect
May 17, 2023.
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Now that the United state secretary of state is having a phone discussion with Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, it is an indication that May 29, inauguration ceremony is a sure banker. A magnificent sign that Nigeria and the rest of the world are moving forward.
This is a very bad news to the pigs.

Rilwayne001:
Thought Chimamanda wrote a letter to Joe Biden telling him that the US must not congratulate Tinubu.

Why’s the US going against Chimamanda now

I live in America. NOBODY knows Chiamandog in America. Trust me, nobody.

Beremx:
That's normal for him to call the INEC selected President. It doesn't stop Peter Obi from reclaiming his mandate 😎😎😎

shame on you,
Huuuu
Igbos will never rule nigeria,

ViceGovernor:

You do swap sir?

No sir

prof22:
Protest in nigeria is different from any other country. Ojukwu sent over 3m to the grace and las las he ran away. If OBI didn’t ask you not to protest by now we for don mourn most of una finish. See some people are still in detention from ENDSARS protest. Some are dead, their families don move on. When was the last time you see some of your friends and family members last? When was the last time you spoke with them or visit them? Now, Is it people in detention you will care to check or worry about? See you guys don’t understand what freedom means. SEUn was arrested and he is still there, do you know he may have a Paid concert in Europe today? He cannot go and may run into bigger trouble because of that. Protesting in Nigeria is a suicide assignment, you will rot in detention. Now let me remind you, detention/cell/police station is never a good place to be, at night…some of the inmates can hold you down while the others take turn to fu*k your ass you go find tears you no go see. Most of you are young and stupid. You will regret everything about your entire life that you will live your remaining life to curse LP and OBI.

Nothing concerns me with the leadership of Nigeria, Nigeria is gone, and gone forever.

My point is that people should stop hoping on America to fight for the battle they refuse to fight.