‘If not in Nigeria, Tinubu should be at UNGA’ – PDP

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has lambasted President Bola Tinubu's continued vacation in Europe, arguing he should be in Nigeria to tackle the nation's pressing security and economic woes. The party also took issue with the President's non-attendance at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, where Vice President Kashim Shettima is representing Nigeria.

PDP National Publicity Secretary Ini Ememobong highlighted that the President's absence comes at a critical juncture for Nigerians grappling with insecurity, economic hardship, and a growing sense of despair. "If the President is not in Nigeria solving the problems of the country, he should be at UNGA seeking international help for the country," the PDP stated.

The party contended that the President's decision to remain on vacation clashed with the country's challenges, particularly in security and economic struggles. Emphasizing the President's accountability to the people who elected him, the PDP questioned why Tinubu, despite his European stay, would not travel to the U.S. to attend the UNGA and solicit global support for Nigeria, describing it as a severe insult to his presidential mandate.

The party urged Nigerians to consider this when voting in the upcoming presidential election, emphasizing the need for a leader who is equally dedicated to the country's internal and international affairs. The Presidency responded by stating that Tinubu's absence from the UNGA would not affect Nigeria's participation at the global event.