Peter Obi has weighed in on the recent call made by the US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken to the President-elect, Bola Tinubu.
The former Anambra governor took to Twitter on Friday to say that there is a lack of clarity on the basis of the call, pointing out that the rule of law remains the core value of democracy.
Blinken's call to Tinubu has been frowned upon by many who feel it is premature given the ongoing case at the election tribunal.
In his lengthy tweet, Obi stated that Nigeria's democracy is founded on the principles the Americans hold dear and as such the relationship between both nations should be guided by the core values of democracy.
"There is still a lack of clarity on the basis of the U.S. Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken’s call to APC's presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 16th May 2023.
"The most fundamental tenet and core value of democracy is the rule of law.
"Nigeria’s democracy is founded on these principles which the American people hold dear.
"Without the risk of interfering in Nigeria's domestic affairs, the U.S.-Nigeria relationship should be guided by the core values of democracy.
"Above all, Nigerians expect that the U.S. responses to our affairs should be based on mutual respect, shared ideals, aspirations and interests which ought to transcend the considerations of any individual...", part of the post reads.
There is still a lack of clarity on the basis of the U.S. Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken’s call to APC's presidential candidate, Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 16th May 2023. The most fundamental tenet and core value of democracy is the rule of law.
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) May 19, 2023
Nigeria’s democracy is founded on these principles which the American people hold dear. Without the risk of interfering in Nigeria's domestic affairs, the U.S.-Nigeria relationship should be guided by the core values of democracy.
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) May 19, 2023
Above all, Nigerians expect that the U.S. responses to our affairs should be based on mutual respect, shared ideals, aspirations and interests which ought to transcend the considerations of any individual.
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) May 19, 2023
Contextually, the willful manipulation and falsification of the will of Nigerians as freely expressed during the February 25 elections cannot be overlooked by the true friends and partners of Nigeria.
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) May 19, 2023
It is thus of overarching importance that a beacon of democracy like the United States should not respond to political developments in Nigeria in a manner that faintly suggests taking sides.
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) May 19, 2023
There is an evolving political and judicial process around the last presidential election in Nigeria. We expect the United States to await the full resolution of the ongoing judicial processes before tacitly conferring legitimacy on any of the contending parties.
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) May 19, 2023
The final determination of the true winner of the election can only be made by the relevant courts of law. More so, the issues in judicial contention imply far-reaching violations of both the Nigerian Electoral Law and the Nigerian Constitution. -PO
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) May 19, 2023
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