PETER OBI RAISES QUESTIONS ABOUT PRESIDENT TINUBU’S WHEREABOUTS
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By: Fasasi Hammad
Former Anambra State Governor and 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has raised concerns over the whereabouts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, citing worsening economic hardship, insecurity, and a lack of presidential engagement.
In a statement shared on his verified X account on Monday, Obi framed his inquiry as “a critical demand for accountability in a national emergency,” noting the scale of challenges confronting the country and the perceived absence of direct leadership at a pivotal time.
“As we approach the end of this year, Nigeria will be home to approximately 140 million people living in extreme poverty—the highest number in the world,” Obi said. He highlighted widespread hunger, rising insecurity, and mass unemployment among young Nigerians, describing the country as “one of the worst places to be born,” with alarming infant mortality rates.
“In the midst of this chaos, where has our President been?” he asked.
Obi alleged that President Tinubu spent 196 days abroad in 2025, surpassing the time he spent within Nigeria during the same period. He also noted that Nigerians had not heard directly from the President since December 2025, with no New Year address or national broadcast to reassure citizens.
“Reports indicate he opted for a holiday in Europe while the nation was plunged into a New Year marked by hunger, anxiety, and uncertainty,” Obi said.
He further criticised what he described as the President’s silence in the face of major national and international developments affecting Nigeria, arguing that citizens often learned about critical events from foreign media rather than from their own leader.
“Instead of directly addressing the nation, Nigerians learned about these critical events from foreign media, American officials, and the vague communications from the Presidency’s aides,” Obi added. “This is not governance; it’s neglect.”
Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra State, emphasised the importance of visible and engaged leadership, particularly during periods of national crisis.
“Leadership is not simply issuing press releases; it’s about standing before the people, engaging with them, and offering clarity,” he said, highlighting the need for direct communication with citizens.
Obi warned that prolonged silence from those in power erodes trust and national unity. “When leadership withdraws, unity falters, and the fabric of our society unravels,” he stated.
He further stressed the dangers of inaction during critical moments: “In a time of crisis, the absence of leadership is not just troubling; it is perilous. Silence in the face of crisis is the loudest form of failure.”
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