President Bola Tinubu is expected to arrive back in Nigeria today after nearly two weeks abroad, returning to mounting criticism over his absence during a time of national hardship. The president’s extended overseas trip has drawn public frustration, with many citizens and political observers questioning the lack of transparency and the poor timing, given Nigeria’s pressing domestic issues.
While the presidency described the trip as necessary for both official and personal reasons, it offered few details about what was accomplished or where exactly the president spent much of the two weeks. Meanwhile, at home, Nigerians faced worsening fuel scarcity, rising inflation, and persistent insecurity.
The sense of abandonment was palpable, especially on social media where hashtags like #WhereIsTinubu trended for days. Many Nigerians argued that in the face of economic hardship and deadly attacks in parts of the country, the president’s physical and moral presence was needed—not a vague press release from abroad.
Opposition leaders have seized on the moment, accusing Tinubu of being detached from the daily struggles of ordinary Nigerians. “You can’t govern a nation by proxy,” one prominent opposition senator said. “This is not the leadership people voted for.”
Now that the president is returning, attention turns to how he will respond to the criticism. Nigerians aren’t just asking where he’s been—they’re asking what he plans to do next.
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