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Published on 2024-01-25 07:32:07
The private visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Paris, France has sparked reactions from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and the Labour Party, with both expressing concerns about the timing and purpose of the trip. PDP Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Ibrahim Abdullahi, stated that it is the worst time for President Tinubu to embark on a foreign trip, citing the insecurity and the state of the nation’s economy as reasons. Similarly, the Labour Party spokesman for the 2023 Presidential Campaign Council, Yunusa Tanko, questioned the motive behind the trip, alleging that there was a hidden agenda.
Both parties raised significant issues regarding the state of the nation, emphasizing that President Tinubu’s decision to travel abroad at a time when the country is facing grave economic, political, and security challenges is cause for concern. The PDP spokesperson highlighted the economic and security situation in the country, while the Labour Party representative expressed worry about the uncertainty surrounding the President’s travel and pointed out President Tinubu’s recent visit to Imo State, during which his hands were visibly shaking.
The departure of President Tinubu from Abuja for a private visit to Paris was confirmed by his special assistant on social media, Dada Olusegun, with plans to return to the country in the first week of February 2024. However, the opposition parties have called for transparency and accountability from the President, demanding detailed information about his travels and urging him to transmit power considering the level of insecurity in the country.
The concern raised by the opposition parties reflects the growing unease among Nigerians about the nation’s current state, particularly in relation to the security and economic challenges facing the country. The timing and motive behind President Tinubu’s trip to France have raised questions, with both the PDP and Labour Party calling for transparency and putting the spotlight on the need for effective leadership and accountability to address the pressing issues facing the nation.
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