ADVERTISEMENT

Ex-President congratulates Donald Trump

Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo made the comments via a letter dated November 9 and sent to Trump.

Former President, Olusegun Obasanjo

Obasanjo also pledged to work with Trump to attain a “fairer world.”

The former Nigerian president made the comments via a letter dated November 9.

The letter reads:

ADVERTISEMENT

“I felicitate with you, your family and everybody in your campaign for winning the presidential elections to become the 45th President of the United States of America.

“Let me assure you that most of us in Africa who believe in equitability in the global affairs will work with you for a fairer world and more so, those of us in Nigeria.

“While congratulating you once again, please accept the assurances of my highest consideration.”

President Muhammadu Buhari had earlier also congratulated Trump and promised to work with him to strengthen ties between the US and Nigeria.

ADVERTISEMENT

Trump shocked the world after he defeated opponent, Hillary Clinton, in the November 8 elections.

Enhance Your Pulse News Experience!

Get rewards worth up to $20 when selected to participate in our exclusive focus group. Your input will help us to make informed decisions that align with your needs and preferences.

I've got feedback!

JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!

Unblock notifications in browser settings.
ADVERTISEMENT

Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:

Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng

Recommended articles

National Assembly to make law that'll make university admission illegal for under 18

National Assembly to make law that'll make university admission illegal for under 18

Ganduje describes his purported suspension from APC as African drama

Ganduje describes his purported suspension from APC as African drama

Minister of Education summons Lead British School management over bullying scandal

Minister of Education summons Lead British School management over bullying scandal

Coalition backs Tinubu's policies, security interventions, other reforms

Coalition backs Tinubu's policies, security interventions, other reforms

Kano ranked as worst-governed state in Nigeria

Kano ranked as worst-governed state in Nigeria

EFCC boss vows to resign if  Yahaya Bello is not prosecuted

EFCC boss vows to resign if Yahaya Bello is not prosecuted

EFCC arrests ex-aviation minister  Sirika for ₦8bn Nigerian Air scandal

EFCC arrests ex-aviation minister Sirika for ₦8bn Nigerian Air scandal

Ex-APC spokesperson backs EFCC's hunt for Yahaya Bello

Ex-APC spokesperson backs EFCC's hunt for Yahaya Bello

Woman suffering incurable disease finally gets her wish to choose how she dies

Woman suffering incurable disease finally gets her wish to choose how she dies

ADVERTISEMENT
ADVERTISEMENT