Alpha Conde, a former president of Guinea, explained on Sunday how Nigeria President-elect Bola Tinubu obtained his Guinean citizenship and vowed to reveal additional details on Tinubu’s appointment as Ambassador Extraordinaire in the country in due course.
Conde, however, stated in a video call with African Union Ambassador, Ousmane Yara, who was interviewed by Daily Sun, that the recognition was as Ambassador extraordinaire (special envoy) of Guinea, while describing Tinubu as the biggest pan-Africanist and adding that Tinubu had always supported African presidents.
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“Tinubu is the biggest pan-Africanist I have seen,” he remarked of his friendship with Tinubu. Before meeting Tinubu, I had taken note of his successes dating back to his time as governor. I consider him a ‘Lion of Africa’ because of his contributions to Africa’s stability and progress. He has consistently backed African rulers who were pan-Africanists and others.”
The former president expressed confidence in Tinubu’s abilities to serve as president.
Conde stated, “I am convinced that Tinubu’s leadership will be good for Nigeria. Nigeria is a country other West African nations look up to. I am happy for Tinubu. Anything he may require of me to make his government successful, in my personal capacity, I will willingly do. He helped us in Guinea and I will never forget that. Nigerians should pray for the success of Tinubu’s government because his leadership will be impactful.”
