Breaking: Newly Sworn In African President Visits Tinubu in Bourdilon
- President Bola Tinubu has welcomed his counterpart from the neighbouring Benin Republic, H.E Romuald Wadagni, at his residence in Lagos
- Bayo Onanuga, the special adviser to the president, shared the video of the private visit of the African president to Tinubu
- This is coming months after President Tinubu's administration helped the country in stopping a military coup meant to topple its past government
President Bola Tinubu has hosted his Benin Republic counterpart, H.E Romuald Wadagni, at his Bourdillon residence in Lagos on Monday, June 1.
According to Bayo Onanuga, the president's special adviser on information and strategy, Wadagni, who was sworn in on Sunday, May 24, was in Lagos on a private visit to the Nigerian president at his country home.
Source: Twitter
This is coming months after President Tinubu led the Nigerian military in stopping a military coup in the neighbouring country. The move was based on the then-President Patrice Talon, which happened on December 7 and 8, 2025. During the period, Nigeria deployed fighter jets and troops to the neighbouring country and helped the loyalist forces to restore democratic institutions in the country.
Nigerians react as Tinubu hosts Benin president
However, the visit of President Romuald Wadagni to his Nigerian counterparts has started generating mixed reactions from Nigerians. Below are some of their comments:
Abiodun took a swipe at President Tinubu's critics:
"Some people are really stupid, ooo. The president received his counterpart from the Benin Republic on security collaborations, and people are still angry about that. Una really gets problems. Why do you people criticise everything good?"
Source: Twitter
Grace Omigie-Enahoro prayed against the APC and Tinubu's administration:
"You can send help to Benin, but you have refused to help our people in captivity. I prophesy against all of you that mysterious things will begin to happen to the APC coalition that imported terrorists to Islamise our country. God shall bring his judgment upon you all."
Raj_MA criticised the government:
"Nigerian politicians keep their children abroad, where they enjoy security, quality education, and better opportunities, while ordinary Nigerians are left to face insecurity, kidnappings, and hardship at home. If the families of those in power were experiencing the same dangers faced by everyday citizens, perhaps the urgency to fix these problems would be much greater. Stop waiting for influencers to tell you what to think. The reality around you should be enough to guide your judgment."
Oluwatobi Tofunmi commended the president:
"President Bola Ahmed Tinubu continues to demonstrate steady statesmanship and strong West African diplomacy. His engagement with senior Beninese officials, including Hon. Romuald Wadagni’s private visit to his Lagos residence, reflects Nigeria’s commitment to regional stability, economic cooperation, and stronger cross-border relations. This is leadership focused on influence, not isolation."
See the video of Wadagni's visit on X here:
Yusuf Tuggar resigns as Tinubu's mminister
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, resigned from the administration in pursuit of his governorship ambition in Bauchi.
The minister announced his resignation from Tinubu's administration on Monday, March 30, and reports said he will be contesting under the APC.
Tuggar's resignation generated mixed reactions from Nigerians, as it came days after President Tinubu's directive.
Source: Legit.ng
