Blinken Speaks with Tinubu, Emphasizes Strengthening US-Nigeria Partnership

The Secretary of State to the United States of America, Antony Blinken has spoken with President-elect Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday, to emphasize his continued commitment to further strengthening the U.S.-Nigeria relationship with the incoming administration.

In a statement made available by the Spokesperson Mathew Miller on Wednesday, Mr. Blinken 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.

The duo also discussed the importance of inclusive leadership that represents all Nigerians, continued comprehensive security cooperation, and reforms to support economic growth.

Meanwhile, the United States imposed visa restrictions on Nigerian politicians who undermined the democratic process in the last general election that produced Mr. Tinubu of ghe ruling All Progressive Congress as the winner of the election.

Also, the Presidential Election Petition Tribunal in Abuja will resume today to hear the cases filed by Mr. Peter Obi and the Labour Party challenging the victory of Mr. Tinubu as declared by the Independence National Electoral Commission despite not meeting the qualifications.