Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria, has extended his congratulations to Donald Trump on winning the U.S. presidential election.
Trump, representing the Republican Party, defeated Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party on Wednesday, securing his position as the 47th U.S. president.
Global leaders, including Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu, have conveyed their congratulations to the president-elect.
In a message on X, Abubakar praised Trump, stating he embodies “an enduring testament to the resilience and vitality of the democratic process.”
“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,” he said.
“As the world rejoices in the euphoria of his remarkable comeback, it is to be hoped that President Trump will continue his resolute advocacy for credible elections worldwide and remain steadfast in dismantling anti-democratic forces wherever they may lurk.”
Abubakar highlighted the importance of the U.S. election’s integrity, urging Trump to support credible elections globally and in Nigeria.
“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,” he said.
As the 2023 candidate for the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Abubakar has shown enduring political ambition. In May, he declared he would “keep contesting” for Nigeria’s presidency as long as he remains healthy.
Now 77, Abubakar would be 81 at the next election in 2027. He has sought the presidency six times, appearing on the ballot as a candidate in 2007, 2019, and 2023.
