Peter Obi Criticizes Tinubu's Leadership

Peter Obi, a former presidential candidate of the Nigeria — Labour Party (Nigeria), has strongly criticized President Bola Tinubu's handling of recent violent attacks in Nigeria — Plateau State and previous incidents in Nigeria — Benue State. Obi accused President Tinubu of lacking empathy and failing to demonstrate true leadership by not physically visiting the communities directly affected by the violence. He highlighted that President Tinubu's engagements in both Nigeria — Plateau State and Nigeria — Benue State ended at airports or government houses, rather than at the actual scenes of tragedy. Obi argued that this approach exacerbates the sense of abandonment felt by citizens and called for urgent, decisive measures to tackle insecurity across Nigeria. Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu's Special Adviser, defended the President's itinerary, citing a tightly packed schedule.