IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA) – ‘Congratulations to Putin’ is trending on Twitter Nigeria after Ukrainian President, Volodymyr Zelensky congratulated Bola Ahmed Tinubu on what has been tagged a rigged victory into presidency.
The Ukrainian President took to Twitter to send compliments on Thursday, a day after Tinubu was declared winner by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
“Congratulations to @officialABAT on winning the Nigerian presidential election. I look forward to close cooperation,” he wrote.
“I’m convinced that 🇺🇦-🇳🇬 bilateral interaction will be strengthened. 🇺🇦 is ready to work together to overcome global challenges, including threats to food security!”
His congratulatory message didn’t sit well with some Nigerians who are yet to come to terms with the outcome of the 25 February presidential election.
A tweep, The Indaboski said: “Who the gods want to k!ll, he strike with madness first. Later he’ll be shouting “WWIII” on the top of his voice. Oni ira nu All the best 🇷🇺”
@xcel27 tweeted: “I pity those that still have you as their leader 🤡. I wonder why it’s taking Russia 🇷🇺 ages to infiltrate your country, do you need some help Putin. Let’s capture this fake president. Using war to scam the whole world. Congratulations to Putin in advance 🇷🇺”
@funshographix reacted to Zelensky’s post: “Nigerians are saying: Congratulations to Putin because the comedian named zelensky Congratulate Tinubu for winning the election in Nigeria
“The same Nigerians calling Putin war criminal last year & backing Ukraine against Russia. Oba of Benin is next to be insulted. Zombies”
“Congratulations to Putin on a successful invasion of Ukraine, the doggedness and leadership of Putin in invading Ukraine the most corrupt county in the world Will be remembered forever,” @228records wrote.
@Maxvhayshia on his part tweeted: “Congratulations to Putin and more strength to him and his army in the battle with Ukraine. We look forward to his loud victory as he discharges his duties to his country with panache.
“Since we all want to be mad.”
@Comr_Remedy tweeted, “Congratulations to Putin we the oppressed Nigerians by the west especially Britain & U.S. are hoping to work with you so we could have our freedom.”