Nigeria’s Former Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prof. Bolaji Akinyemi, has expressed disappointment over the outcome of the presidential election in the United States.
The Daily Crucible reports that former US President, Donald Trump of the Republican Party was announced winner of the November 5 presidential election in the US by the Associated Press news agency on Wednesday morning.
Trump floored his Democratic Party opponent and Vice President, Kamala Harris, to secure election victory for a return as 47th US President.
Disappointed Akinyemi described Trump’s victory as crudity and over-refinement.
He shared his thoughts during appearance on an Arise TV program on Wednesday, wondering why Trump who was convicted of multiple crimes could be victorious.
The seasoned diplomat and elder statesman noted that Trump’s ex – convict status will diminish his capacity to lead the American people.
According to him, Trump has been convicted of 34 different crimes in the country.
He said, “Forgive me if I don’t say good morning because it has not been a good night and definitely not a good morning for the world.
“What just happened in America is a victory of crudity, over-refinement, and all that the United States should not stand for.
“This is a victory for what the world is not expecting from a country that prides itself as the bright light on a shining hill.
“It’s hard to understand why people will vote for a person that has been convicted of 34 crimes.”
