Peter Obi Questions Tinubu's Priorities Over 23 Days Abroad While Nigeria Suffers
- Peter Obi criticises President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's prioritization of international trips over Nigeria's pressing issues
- Obi said Tinubu has spent 23 days abroad this January alone, raising concerns about national governance
- The ADC presidnetial aspirant highlights worsening national challenges like insecurity and food shortages during Tinubu's absences
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FCT, Abuja - The 2023 Labour Party (LP) presidential candidate, Peter Obi, said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has prioritised international engagements over pressing national issues.
Obi said President has spent 23 days abroad across two trips since the start of the year - 2026.
The presidential aspirant of the African Democratic Comgress (ADC) said it has been a distressing January for Nigeria.
“This first month serves as a critical measure of the challenges that lie ahead, and it is painfully evident that the situation in the country continues to worsen.”
He stated this via his X handle @PeterObi on Sunday, February 1, 2026.
The former Anambra state governor lamented that Tinubu seemed unperturbed while the nation continues to grapple with challenges including insecurity, food shortages, workers’ strikes.
Obi said when Tinubu in the country is more interested in welcoming defectors into the All Progressives Congress (APC) before he jets off again.
“While leaders in other nations prioritise domestic governance in January, Nigeria’s president prioritises international engagements over pressing national issues. This month, he spent 23 days abroad across two trips—beginning the year overseas and returning on the 17th, and departing less than 10 days on the 26th to Türkiye, where he remains as of January 31. What urgent matters continuously warrant his absence from the nation? When he does return, it often appears to be merely to welcome defectors into the APC before he jets off again.”
2027 election: Peter Obi gets major backing
Recall that Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu pledged her unwavering support for Obi’s presidential ambition, declaring that it is “Peter Obi or nothing” ahead of the 2027 election.
The former first lady of Ondo State declared her intention to contest for the Imo East Senatorial District (Owerri Zone) seat in the 2027 elections
General elections will be held in Nigeria in 2027 to elect the president and vice president, members of the Senate and House of Representatives, state governors, and members of the House of Assembly.
Peter Obi’s strong Ally resigns from Labour Party
Legit.ng also reported that Salako Ifeoluwa Adedayo, who is a Lagos-based staunch Obi's follower, officially announced his resignation from the Labour Party (LP).
Salako announced his defection to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The former on-air personality described his move as a deliberate political decision, saying his new alliance with the ADC is crucial to saving Nigeria.
Source: Legit.ng
