'10 mins in Jos, zero in Lagos' - Atiku faults Tinubu's absentee governance

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: April 9, 2026Country: Nigeria
Politics
'10 mins in Jos, zero in Lagos' - Atiku faults Tinubu's absentee governance

The camp of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized President Bola Tinubu for exhibiting a 'pattern of absentee leadership' following brief public appearances and missed engagements in Lagos and Plateau States. Phrank Shaibu, the special assistant on public communication, described Tinubu's visit to Plateau after a terrorist attack as 'shockingly brief and perfunctory,' noting he spent only ten minutes at Jos Airport. Additionally, it was pointed out that the president remained largely confined to his private residence in Lagos, missing significant events such as the commissioning of bridges and multi-agency complexes.

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