UNGA: Tinubu must tell Nigerians why he is avoiding US – Obidient Movement

The Obidient Movement, a support group for NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi, has questioned Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's reluctance to attend the United States. The group expressed disappointment in a statement, asking why Tinubu has been avoiding the United States and the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). They pointed out that while presidents from other countries, including Emmanuel Macron of France, were in New York for UNGA discussions, Tinubu was in France for an extended vacation.

The group highlighted the importance of UNGA as a platform for Nigeria to present its interests to the international community and engage with world leaders. They argued that Tinubu's absence for three consecutive years at UNGA raises serious concerns about Nigeria's representation on the global stage. The Obidient Movement also questioned Tinubu's decision to attend a private dinner with Macron in France, while avoiding major diplomatic events in the United States.

They demanded answers from Tinubu regarding his absence, whether he fears arrest in the United States, and the reasons behind his unavailability at UNGA. The group emphasized the need for transparency, especially as Nigeria prepares for another general election, and urged Tinubu to clarify the official engagements that kept him away from UNGA.