Osinbajo in Sao Tome for Vila Nova's inauguration [Photos]

Osinbajo being welcomed by President Carlos Vila Nova of Sao Tome

Osinbajo being welcomed by President Carlos Vila Nova of Sao Tome

Vice President Yemi Osinbajo represented President Buhari at the inauguration on Saturday of Mr. Carlos Vila Nova as President of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé e Príncipe.

The 65 year-old Carlos Manuel Vila Nova is São Tomé’s fifth president.

He served as the minister of Public Works and Natural Resources (2010–2012) and minister of Infrastructure, Natural Resources and the Environment (2014–2018) in successive governments of Prime Minister Patrice Trovoada.

He was the Independent Democratic Action candidate for the 2021 presidential election.

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On 6 September, he was declared president-elect of São Tomé and Príncipe, receiving 58% of the vote and defeating Guilherme Posser da Costa of the MLSTP/PSD.

Tolani Alli shared some photographs from the event:

Osinbajo discusses with President of Portugal Marcelo Sousa (Right), President Emablo of Guinea Bissau(Left)
Osinbajo discusses with President of Portugal Marcelo Sousa (Right), President Emablo of Guinea Bissau(Left)
Osinbajo again with Mr. Carlos Vila Nova
Osinbajo again with Mr. Carlos Vila Nova

President Carlos Vila Nova of Sao Tome delivers inaugural address
President Carlos Vila Nova of Sao Tome delivers inaugural address
red carpet reception for VP Osinbajo
red carpet reception for VP Osinbajo
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