Tinubu and Canadian PM Trudeau Discuss Gabon Coup.
In the wake of the recent coup in Gabon that saw the ousting of President Ali Bongo, international leaders have swiftly engaged in discussions to address the situation and reaffirm their commitment to upholding democratic principles. President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau engaged in a telephone conversation with a focus on the Gabonese coup and the broader implications for democratic governance across the African continent.
The conversation, as disclosed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, took place on Wednesday in Abuja. The dialogue between the Nigerian and Canadian leaders underlines their shared concern for the promotion and safeguarding of constitutional democratic governance on the African continent. In a world where political stability and the rule of law are paramount, such high-level discussions play a crucial role in shaping international responses to events like the Gabon coup.
President Tinubu and Prime Minister Trudeau’s discourse primarily centered on the Relevance of democratic governance. Both leaders emphasized the vital importance of preserving democratic norms, institutions, and processes in ensuring the stability and prosperity of nations.
Ngelale the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity told reporters: “President Bola Tinubu has held a substantive and extended discussion with Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, where issues related to the crisis in Niger Republic and the unfolding situation in Gabon were discussed.
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“The two heads of state mutually agreed that the promotion and protection of constitutional democratic governance on the continent remains a paramount priority and that the people of Africa living in the Diaspora around the world, making a huge impact on the sociopolitical landscapes of countries around the world and the economies of countries around the world, continue to urge the global community to advance the cause of democracy on the continent for the sake of the economic prosperity of all Africans.
“So it is of frontline importance to understand that His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, will continue to engage with heads of state, not just within the African Union, but also around the world, and those engagements are ongoing.”
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Tinubu and Canadian PM Trudeau Discuss Gabon Coup.
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