US Election 2024: Atiku Shares Lesson for Nigeria as Donald Trump Beats Kamala Harris
- Nigeria's former vice-president, Atiku Abubakar, has congratulated Donald Trump for winning the US presidential election
- Atiku described Trump’s victory in the 2024 US presidential election as “an inspiring parable of courage in the face of adversity”
- The PDP chieftain noted that "the lesson" for Nigeria and its citizens "is the integrity of the process that ensures a credible outcome"
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Legit.ng journalist, Ridwan Adeola Yusuf, has over 9 years of experience covering politics, elections, and global issues.
Washington, D.C., USA - Following Donald Trump’s victory in the United States (US) election 2024, Atiku Abubakar has said “the lesson for us in Nigeria” is the integrity of the electoral process.
In a statement he personally signed, obtained by Legit.ng on Wednesday, November 6, Atiku, the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 and 2023 Nigerian polls, said in an election, the integrity of the electoral process ensures a credible outcome.
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Trump secured victory in the US election on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, when he surpassed the 270 electoral college votes needed to win.
Congratulating Americans, Atiku said:
“This triumph, without a doubt, will stand as an enduring testament to the resilience and vitality of the democratic process - a timeless reminder that democracy, with all its trials and tribulations, remains a force for good in the world.
“The narrative of President Trump’s political journey, marked by his struggles and triumphs, shall serve as an inspiring parable of courage in the face of adversity — a lesson in the art of rising after every fall, and ultimately, emerging victorious."
The former vice-president added:
“The lesson for us in Nigeria is the integrity of the process that ensures a credible outcome.
"It is the expectation of every Nigerian that the Trump administration will stand resolute in ensuring free and fair elections in Nigeria and other places in the world.”
'INEC can take cue from US' - Analyst Akinleye
Meanwhile, a socio-political analyst, Segun Akinleye, said there are valuable lessons Nigeria can learn from the United States’ electoral system.
He listed the valuable lessons as transparency, accountability and inclusivity in elections.
Akinleye told Legit.ng:
"There are many lessons to learn from the U.S. elections, and I hope the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is taking note.
"Firstly, consider the transparency of the entire process. I hope that, as a nation, we can one day achieve this level of integrity.
"Beyond that, the result was not a surprise. People voted based on their needs, with the economy being a major issue for the majority of Americans, many of whom are living paycheck to paycheck. Trump was particularly focused on the economy, which affects everyone and is therefore a major concern."
Harris takes double action after loss
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that vice-president Kamala Harris called Trump, the president-elect of the United States (US), to concede the 2024 election.
Harris congratulated Trump on his win.
Source: Legit.ng
