US Secretary of State calls Tinubu on Niger coup

The United States Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken has called President Bola Tinubu to offer his support for his role in the situation in Niger Republic where the military staged a coup.

In a statement by his spokesperson, Matthew Miller, the US Secretary of State underscored Tinubu’s support throughout the coup crisis there.

“Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu. The Secretary shared his deep concern over the events in Niger and the ongoing detention of democratically elected President Bazoum.

“The Secretary expressed his thanks for President Tinubu’s leadership, both as President of Nigeria and as Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States, throughout the current crisis. He underscored his support for President Tinubu’s continued efforts to restore constitutional order in Niger,” the statement read.