How Tinubu got Guniea international passport

By David Ojekunle

The Nigerian President Elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu was given a Guinean international passport in recognition of his committment to Pan Africanism, a former president of Guinea, Alpha Conde said on Sunday

He confirmed that Tinubu has a Guinean passport and that it was the easier thing for anyone to confirm since the honour was published in the media at the time.

Conde praised Tinubu describing him as a Pan Africanist who on many occasions, has contributed immensely to the success of many Governments in Africa.

Alpha Conde spoke in video call with African Union Ambassador, Ousmane Yara during an interview conducted by Daily Sun.

Conde said the passport was in honour of Tinubu after the country conferred on him Ambassador extraordinaire (special envoy) of Guinea.

He said “Tinubu is the biggest pan-Africanist I have seen. Before I met Tinubu, I had noted his accomplishments, right from when he was governor. I see him as a ‘Lion of Africa’ because of his contributions towards the stability and development of Africa. He has always supported African presidents who were pan-Africanists in disposition and others.”

Conde said, “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.”