Timi Frank Slams Tinubu's UK Visit Amid Borno Bombings

Timi Frank, a former deputy national public secretary of the APC, criticized President Bola Tinubu's state visit to the United Kingdom, which he described as morally indefensible given the recent bombings in Maiduguri. On Monday, coordinated explosions near the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital and the main market reportedly resulted in at least 23 deaths and over 100 injuries.

Frank condemned the president's decision to prioritize a ceremonial visit while the nation mourns, labeling it an abdication of leadership responsibility. He expressed outrage at the size of the presidential entourage and the perceived extravagance during a time of national grief.

Frank also criticized the British government's invitation to Tinubu, suggesting it sends a dangerous signal amid Nigeria's escalating security challenges. He contrasted Tinubu's approach with that of U.S.

President Donald Trump, who he claimed took a firmer stance on Nigeria's security issues. The article notes that Tinubu's visit marks him as the first Nigerian leader to host British monarchs at Windsor Castle in 37 years.