The United States chapter of the All Progressives Congress announced a solidarity march in Washington, D.C., to support President‑elect Bola Tinubu. In a statement signed by chairman Tai Balofin, the group said the march will take place on April 3 at Lafayette Park’s Southwest Quadrant, opposite the White House, as a counter‑demonstration to a protest by Labour Party supporters.
The announcement follows reports that some Nigerians residing in the United States had obtained a permit to protest Tinubu’s election victory on the same day. Balofin noted that a group of Nigerians loyal to Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate, staged a demonstration opposite the White House on March 30. He clarified that the U.S. government was not involved in or supportive of the protest, emphasizing that anyone can receive approval for a peaceful rally.
Balofin urged Nigerians not to be alarmed by the protesters’ actions. “We also wish to state that this protest was sponsored by Peter Obi, who lost the election in Nigeria,” the statement read. “We believe that the Nigerian presidential election was free and fair, and Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu won the election. The majority of Nigerian voters gave him their mandate, and no propaganda, manipulation or web of lies can stop his inauguration. We have mobilized true Nigerians to come out in support of their mandate, and we believe that the protesters will not succeed in their mission to disrupt the peace and stability of Nigeria.”
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