Atiku Abubakar Questions Tinubu's UNGA Absences

Atiku Abubakar, the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress, demanded an explanation from President Bola Tinubu regarding his absence from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) sessions in 2024, 2025, and 2026. Atiku's statement, issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Public Communication, Phrank Shaibu, highlighted that Tinubu's repeated delegation of Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent him signifies a troubling pattern of evasion.

He stressed that the UNGA is crucial for diplomatic engagement, where leaders negotiate partnerships and advocate for their nations. Atiku warned that Tinubu's absence could lead to lost investment opportunities and economic repercussions for ordinary Nigerians, including a weaker naira and increased costs of living.

He asserted that while the Vice President may represent Nigeria competently, the President's personal involvement is irreplaceable, and the consequences of his absence are being felt by the populace.