Nigerians have criticized Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu, following his congratulatory message to newly elected UK Prime Minister, Keir Starmer.
Without addressing the irregularities in the 2023 election that brought him to power, Tinubu, in a post on his official X handle, praised Starmer for his victory and commended the Labour Party’s reform efforts after 14 years of opposition.
Tinubu’s post read, “I warmly congratulate Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the victory of the Labour Party in the United Kingdom general election.
“As a former leader of the opposition in Nigeria, I specially note the determination and courage that the Prime Minister demonstrated throughout his years in the opposition and as the leader of the Labour Party.
“The party’s ability to reform, mobilize, and position itself for victory after 14 years affirms the leadership qualities of Sir Starmer.
“I also congratulate the citizens and the government of the United Kingdom for being an abiding model of democracy.
“I look forward to deepening relations between Nigeria and the United Kingdom in mutual areas of interest and in strengthening democratic institutions, as well as in building a safer and more prosperous future for the people of both countries,” Tinubu added.
However, many Nigerians, still discontented with the irregularities they witnessed in the 2023 election, expressed their disapproval.
One user, Chief Ajiji, remarked, “The difference between you and Starmer of Labour UK is that he won genuinely.”
Another user, Pure Stanley, partly stated, “I hope u observed how UK conducted their election and announced the results in real time, there was no technical glitch or shutting down of the IREV portal just like what we witnessed here in February 25, 2023?
“There was no electoral vioIent, electoral malpractice or snatching and burning of ballot boxes just like u did in 2023 to get in power,” he added.
Another, Justice, stated, “Getaaat abeg! Illegitimacy cannot congratulate legitimacy! It’s terribly absurd.”
Another X user, Tomi of Canada, stated, “You are a failure, sir. Just watch drug dealer supporters will come on my timeline to mark register.”
Another X User, Emir Sirdam articulated angrily saying, You are a disaster, do you see how elections are conducted in saner climes?
“Nobody rigged it, snatched it, grabbed it or ran away with it,” he added.
Another X user, Decency, articulated, “You saw how UK observed their election peacefully no rigging no blood shed no snatch and grab.”
Another, Tonye Barcanista, stated, “You will be defeated in 2027, and shall congratulate the youth-backed victorious candidate.”
Another X user, Chuks, stated, “Congratulate Keir Starmer Kee? While we are still waiting for @inecnigeria chairman to Mahmood the UK result? Let’s wait till 3AM Tchief Tinubu.
Another, Carsblogger, stated, “Leave Uk people sir, give us a better Nigeria abeg, 365 days just passed, you said we should keep running, I done tire ajeh.”
Another, African _unifier, “Even the Nigeria labor party defeated you during presidential election. But it is what it is.”
Another, Uncle Wilson, articulated, “Illegitimate president through the snatch it, grab it & rub away with it system. Did you see how peaceful & transparent the UK election was yesterday? Ndi mgbu.
Another X user, Konig Timz, stated, “Sir I heard they had a free and election there.
“Nobody stole ballot box. And labour party won.
“Please can you emulate that process?
Another, Nimble, stated, “After you rigged the election, did u see mc oluomo in Peckham or London harassing iya chukwudi? Chief rest and enjoy your fraudulent time. No need to shalaye.”
Another X user, Osawa18, stated, “UK election was sooooo transparent, Everyone follows up Live updates, no INEC MANIPULATION, . No thugry, No running and snatching of electoral boxes. No midnight announcement of election WINNER. Can you see the difference?
Finally, another X user, Frank, stated, “This man is a failure and a disaster that stinks all over the world.”
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