BREAKING: US VP Kamala Harris, UN Secretary-General Guterres Call Tinubu, Details Emerge
- During a recent phone call with Bola Tinubu, Kamala Harris expressed her strong support for the country's efforts toward the restoration of constitutional order in Niger
- She emphasized that the U.S. remains committed to supporting Nigeria's democracy and partnership and was joined by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in this sentiment
- The US Vice President also confirmed the conversation with the Nigeria leader in a post on Twitter on Friday, July 28
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In separate telephone conversations with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, United States Vice President Kamala Harris and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have expressed strong support for Nigeria's efforts toward the restoration of constitutional order in the Republic of Niger.
Harris confirmed the conversation with the Nigeria leader in a post on Twitter on Friday, July 28, shared by the United States Diplomatic Mission Nigeria.
Source: Twitter
The post sighted by Legit.ng reads thus:
"@VP Harris spoke with Nigerian President @officialABAT yesterday, marking the highest-level U.S. engagement since his inauguration in May 2023. The U.S. remains committed to supporting Nigeria's democracy and partnership."
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US makes fresh pledge to Tinubu's govt
A statement by the presidential adviser on special duties, communications and strategy, Dele Alake reveals that the two leaders also commended the Nigerian president, who is also the chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, for spearheading the peace moves in Niger, NTA News reported.
In her telephone conversation with President Tinubu, Harris also said the U.S. would assist Nigeria in the battle against terrorism.
Tinubu thanks Kamala Harris
Leadership reported that Tinubu thanked Harris for the call and her words of encouragement on the efforts taken so far on the economy but added that "the developments in Niger Republic dampen spirits."
Speaking with the UN Secretary-General Guterres, President Tinubu said he was doing everything possible to resolve the impasse in Niger.
Niger soldiers confirm coup, declare removal of President Bazoum on national TV
Soldiers in Niger Republic announced a coup on national television late Wednesday, July 26. BBC reported they had dissolved the constitution, suspended all institutions, and closed the nation's borders.
One of the rebel soldiers, Lieutenant Colonel Amadou Abdramane, said:
“We, the defence and security forces have decided to put an end to the regime of President Bazoum."
President Bola Tinubu reacts to Niger Republic coup
In a piece of related news, Legit.ng reported that Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the President of Nigeria and chairman, ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, on Wednesday, July 26, described the developments in Niger Republic as “unpleasant”.
Tinubu said the leadership of the ECOWAS region and all lovers of democracy globally would not tolerate such a situation.
Source: Legit.ng
