President Bola Tinubu has expressed his support for Donald Trump following his re-election as the 47th President of the United States, offering congratulations on behalf of Nigeria. In his statement, President Tinubu noted that Trump’s victory, marked by his secure win with 292 Electoral College votes to Kamala Harris’ 224, represents the trust and confidence placed in him by the American people. Tinubu also extended his appreciation to the citizens of the United States for their continued commitment to democracy.
Tinubu emphasized that Trump’s return to the White House, following his first term from 2017 to 2021, presents an opportunity to forge deeper and more meaningful economic and developmental partnerships between Africa and the U.S. He believes that Trump’s wealth of experience positions him well to lead efforts that foster mutual growth and stability between the two regions.
The Nigerian leader further acknowledged the significant global influence of the United States, trusting that Trump’s leadership will help steer the world toward peace and prosperity. “Together, we can foster economic cooperation, promote peace, and address global challenges that affect our citizens,” Tinubu remarked.
Tinubu’s message comes in the wake of a wave of congratulations from other world leaders, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who also praised Trump’s victory shortly after his speech.
In his victory speech, Trump thanked his supporters for electing him back and said this period would usher in a new era of national reconciliation.
“I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honour of being elected your 47th president, and your 45th president. America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate. We have taken back control of the Senate – wow that’s good,” Trump declared to his supporters in Florida.
Prime Minister Modi, among the first to extend wishes, congratulated ‘friend’ Trump on his historic election victory and expressed confidence about working together.
“Heartiest congratulations my friend Donald Trump on your historic election victory. As you build on the successes of your previous term, I look forward to renewing our collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership,” he tweeted.
“Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity,” he added.
Albanese also took to X and congratulated Donald Trump, who is now set to become the 47th president of US.
“Congratulations to President Donald Trump on his election victory,” he stated.
The Australian PM expressed working with its close ally and ensure partnership not only at the government but also on a people to people level.
“Australians and Americans are great friends and true allies. Working together, we can ensure the partnership between our nations and peoples remains strong into the future,” he said.
The Israeli Prime Minister, Netanyahu, who had met Donald Trump even during his visit to the US recently, congratulated him on what he called “greatest comeback”.
He said Trump’s historic return would usher a new beginning of new relationship between the Jewish state and the US.
“Dear Donald and Melania Trump, Congratulations on history’s greatest comeback! Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America,” he said
Pakistan Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, congratulated the new president-elect for his second term, hoping for the new administration to strengthen the relationship between Pakistan and the US.
“Congratulations, President Donald Trump. Ready to work together as we did for four years. With your convictions and mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity.”
Italian leader, Giorgia Meloni, congratulated Trump for his re-election.
“On behalf of myself and the Italian Government, my most sincere congratulations to the President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump,” she said.
She further stressed that Italy and the United States were “sister” nations held by an unshakable alliance, common values, and a historic friendship.
Ukranian President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, congratulated Trump and voiced hopes for “strong bipartisan support
