Nigerian President, Bola Tinubu on Sunday said violence has no place in democracy.
Reacting to the assassination attempt on former United States, US, President Donal Trump, Tinubu said the attack was distasteful.
Posting on his personal verified X handle, Tinubu said Nigeria stands in solidarity with Trump.
According to Tinubu: “The attack on former President Donald Trump is distasteful and goes beyond the pale of democratic norms. Violence has no place in democracy.
“I extend my sympathies to the former President and wish him relief. I also condole with the family of the deceased and those wounded and wish them a quick recovery.
“Nigeria stands in solidarity with the United States of America at this time.”
A 20-year-old boy had attempted to assassinate Trump during his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania on Saturday.
With Trump narrowly missing death as the bullet hit him in his ear, the shooter was immediately killed by Secret Service agents at the scene.
CREDIT: DAILY POST
