Fresh concerns about Nigeria’s leadership quality have ignited after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent visits to violence-ravaged states, drawing sharp criticism from presidential hopeful Peter Obi for lacking empathy and real presence.
Obi slammed Tinubu’s June 2025 trip to Benue State, where the President only reached the Government House and skipped the communities reeling from deadly attacks.
He highlighted a similar pattern in Plateau State, with the visit to Jos halting abruptly at the airport, far from the victims.
In Obi’s view, crisis leadership demands more than photo-ops, it calls for boots-on-the-ground empathy, direct victim engagement, and genuine compassion.
“For citizens who have just lost loved ones, homes, and their sense of safety, being addressed from an airport tarmac is profoundly inadequate,” he stated.
Obi further warned that this approach could deepen the sense of abandonment among Nigerians who have endured repeated cycles of violence without meaningful protection or justice. He called for urgent action and a clear commitment to addressing the insecurity affecting communities, particularly in Plateau State.
He maintained that leadership must be both visible and tangible in moments of crisis—standing with victims, listening to survivors, and acknowledging their grief.
The remarks add to ongoing national conversations about governance, accountability, and the need for a more responsive approach to Nigeria’s security challenges.
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