Former vice president, Atiku Abubakar, has hailed the electoral victory of former president, Donald Trump, in the US election describing it as a triumph of courage amid adversity.
NewsNGR reports that Trump emerged victorious on Wednesday in an election that was conducted on Tuesday against Vice President Kamala Harris of the Democratic Party.
Atiku, who has failed several times to win the presidency in a statement on Wednesday said he closely followed the election, watching with bated breath as the US decided its future.
He said “It is with even greater satisfaction that I now reflect on the result, which heralds a resounding victory for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
“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,” Atiku said.
He explained that 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.
“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.”
He 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.
“I also extend my warm congratulations to the people of the United States, whose unwavering faith in the power of democracy and the sanctity of the ballot has once again shown the world the true might of the people’s voice,” Atiku said in the statement.
Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the US in January.