U.S. Behind You On Niger Republic–Blinken To Tinubu

By Sola Omoniyi, Lagos

Following the stand of Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on the ongoing coup in the Niger Republic, the United States of America (USA) has stated that it’s strongly behind Tinubu.

This is coming days after President Tinubu makes efforts to restore democracy in the Niger Republic.

It could be noted that Blinken spoke with Tinubu at the weekend.

According to a statement signed by Matthew Miller, the office of the spokesperson to the president, it is maintained that Blinken shared “his deep concern over the events in Niger and the ongoing detention of democratically elected President Bazoum.”

Blinken thanked President Tinubu’s leadership, both as President of Nigeria and as Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, throughout the current crisis.

“He underscored his support for President Tinubu’s continued efforts to restore constitutional order in Niger,” the statement said.