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The Labour Party has criticized President Bola Tinubu for his holiday in Europe while insecurity continues to plague Nigeria.
The Acting National Chairman of the party, Nenadi Usman, labeled the trip as insensitive and lacking empathy for Nigerians who are enduring violent attacks and humanitarian crises.
Usman stressed that the President should have stayed in the country to oversee security measures.
“This is the most inappropriate time for the President to be abroad. Even the Christmas holiday in Lagos appears poorly timed, especially considering that a bomb exploded in Zamfara today, resulting in the deaths of nine individuals,” Usman stated.
She asserted that Nigeria is under external threat and accused the government of minimizing the seriousness of the situation.
The LP Acting National Chairperson further noted that the President has not held essential security meetings since the U.S.-led airstrikes on terrorist camps in Kwara and Sokoto States and condemned the perceived lack of interaction with military leadership.
DAILY POST previously reported that President Bola Tinubu has left Lagos for Europe in preparation for his upcoming official visit to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates for the Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026) Summit, following an invitation from the UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
This trip comes amid escalating security issues in the nation.
It is worth noting that President Donald Trump of the United States authorized AFRICOM to carry out airstrikes on terrorist camps in Sokoto State on Christmas Day, just hours before Nigeria’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs acknowledged the operation.
Additionally, a tragic bomb blast in Zamfara on Friday resulted in numerous casualties.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the Labour Party criticizing President Tinubu?
The Labour Party is criticizing President Tinubu for taking a holiday in Europe during a time of significant insecurity and humanitarian crises in Nigeria, which they deem insensitive.
What specific security concerns were raised?
Concerns include a recent bomb explosion in Zamfara that killed nine people and accusations that the government is downplaying the severity of external threats facing Nigeria.
What was the purpose of President Tinubu's trip to Europe?
President Tinubu's trip to Europe is in preparation for his official visit to the Sustainability Week (ADSW 2026) Summit in Abu Dhabi, which he was invited to attend by the UAE President.
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