Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has knocked President Bola Tinubu for spending much of his tenure abroad, questioning the timing and priorities of his trips.
Naija News reports that Obi, in a tweet on Friday, pointed out that Tinubu left the country again for Europe barely six days after returning from a previous engagement, marking what is reportedly his tenth visit to France in two years.
Obi highlighted the contrast between the President’s frequent foreign trips and the pressing challenges Nigerians face at home.
He said that over 79% of the population is experiencing food insecurity, while Nigeria has recently been ranked among the worst countries for childbirth, living conditions, and life expectancy.
The former Governor also raised concerns over recent security and humanitarian crises, including attacks in Katsina State that killed more than 50 people and left over 60 kidnapped, as well as a tragic boat accident in Niger State that claimed 60 lives.
He questioned why the President had not visited affected areas to comfort grieving families before departing on holiday.
Obi called for leadership that prioritizes the welfare and safety of Nigerians, stressing that no holiday should take precedence over the lives of citizens.
He urged the government to focus on healthcare, education, poverty reduction, and security to create meaningful change in the country.
He wrote: “From all indications, our President is not finding his home in Nigeria conducive for a long stay, and it should be concerning to us.
“Just yesterday, for the umpteenth time, Mr. President waved the nation goodbye again, barely 6 days after his return to Nigeria, after he spent 15 whole days for just a five-day engagement. He is now heading for about his 10th trip to France in two years, this time for his annual holiday. It does look like Mr. President is running away from Nigeria at every slight opportunity. And one would wonder why so much of his two years in office has been spent on holidays or away from the very country he was elected to preside over.
“Meanwhile, at least 79% of Nigerians have been reported to be facing food insecurity, that is over 180 million people facing hunger.
“Nigeria, just last month, was declared the worst country to give birth, and just weeks ago, the worst place to live, with the world’s worst life expectancy. We deserve a president with all hands on deck to solve these issues.
“Across Nigeria, last month alone while Mr. President was on one of his very many trips, over 50 people were killed in the horrifying mosque and village attack in Katsina State, with over 60 people kidnapped. This is exclusive of the many bandit attacks and kidnappings just last month.
“One would have expected that the president would at least visit one of these states when he arrived 6 days ago, or at least visit Niger State where just yesterday, 60 of our citizens, women and young children, died in a boat mishap with many more still missing. What would it have taken the president to take a less than 30-minute trip to Niger State from Abuja in his jet? Mr. President could have at least visited the grieving families in Niger before jetting off again. Where is the compassion for Nigerian lives, Mr. President? How many more need to die for you to preside over the country?
“No holiday is more important than the Nigerian lives you swore to protect. At a time when Nigerians need leadership, empathy, and presence, a President should not choose foreign holidays. True leadership is about sacrifice and the ability to improve healthcare, invest in quality education, pull millions out of poverty, and guarantee the security of every citizen.”
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