Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelensky Under Fire For Congratulating Nigeriaвђ™s President-elect, Tinubu - Legitvibes May 2026

In March 2023, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky faced significant backlash from Nigerian social media users for congratulating Bola Ahmed Tinubu on his election victory, with critics accusing him of validating a contested result. Despite the outcry, which included calls to withdraw support for Ukraine, Zelensky subsequently invited Tinubu to Ukraine to discuss bilateral cooperation and food security. Read the full details on the incident at Vanguard .