President Bola Ahmed Tinubu condemned the recent assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump, describing the attack as deeply concerning.
“The attack on former President Donald Trump is deeply concerning and goes against democratic norms. Violence has no place in democracy,” Tinubu stated on X.
He extended sympathies to Trump and expressed condolences to the families of those affected, wishing them a speedy recovery. Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s solidarity with the United States during this challenging time.
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The incident occurred during a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, where gunshots caused chaos. Authorities confirmed that the shooter and another individual died, with Trump thankfully avoiding serious injury. The event has prompted reactions from global leaders and renewed calls for civility in political discourse.
Tinubu’s remarks echoed sentiments shared by other leaders, including former President Barack Obama and Republican minority leader Mitch McConnell, who condemned political violence and expressed relief that Trump escaped serious harm.
