Tinubu's Abuja Stay Sparks Opposition Criticism in Campaign

President Bola Tinubu's choice to stay in Abuja while the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Council campaigns for his re-election has sparked criticism from opposition candidates. Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), and Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), among others, have seized on this decision to question Tinubu's commitment to addressing the hardships faced by Nigerians during his administration.

Tinubu indicated he might not join the campaign team, emphasizing the need to focus on governance. In response, Abubakar, through Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication for the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, stated that Tinubu should directly engage with Nigerians regarding his administration's performance before seeking a second term.

He criticized Tinubu for sending surrogates to defend his record while families struggle with rising costs and economic challenges, urging the President to account for his first term before asking for another mandate.