Our reporter/ Bola Tinubu, the candidate declared winner of the presidential election by INEC on Wednesday shared details of his conversation with the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
The former Lagos State governor pledged to hit the ground running and unify the country upon his assumption of office on May 29, pledging to ensure positive relations with the US.
He gave the assurances during a telephone conversation Tuesday night with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Tinubu said that among his immediate priorities would be to deliver institutional reforms and development programs to deepen democratic institutions and bring help to poor Nigerians.
He expressed determination to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy and faithfully serve the people as their president, according to a statement by spokesperson Tunde Rahman.
During the talks that lasted about 20 minutes, Tinubu spoke about his eventful sojourn in America in the 70s, where he graduated with honours as an accountant in 1979.
He also recalled 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 bonafide, Tinubu expressed his absolute belief that the result of the elections, which he clearly won, reflected the will of the Nigerian people.
The former Lagos governor said he would work to unite the country and ensure that Nigerians are happy and enjoy the benefits of democracy and progressive good governance.
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