FG Replies Atiku, Says Shettima Mandated to Represent Nigeria at 81st UNGA
Olawale Ajimotokan in Abuja The Federal Government said President Bola Tinubu mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent him and lead Nigeria’s delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in
The Federal Government has responded to questions raised by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and a United States-based lobbying organization regarding President Bola Tinubu's absence from the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Session. They assert that Vice President Kashim Shettima has been mandated by President Tinubu to represent Nigeria and lead the delegation.
According to the government's statement, Vice President Shettima will deliver Nigeria's national statement and participate in high-level meetings with world leaders, international organizations, and development partners during the UNGA Session held in New York. The minister, Mohammed Idris, emphasized that President Tinubu is currently on annual leave, making Shettima's appointment not unusual nor a diminishment of the country's diplomatic standing.
The government clarified that recent political commentary questioning President Tinubu's non-attendance and attributing false motives to his absence is baseless. They urged political actors to exercise responsibility when discussing matters affecting Nigeria's international relationships and national reputation, distinguishing between verified information, legitimate political opinion, and unsubstantiated speculation.
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