Vice President Kashim Shettima led a delegation of governors, including members of the Nigerian Governors Forum (NGF), to pay a Christmas visit to President Bola Tinubu at his Bourdillon residence in Lagos State. The gathering, comprising Governors Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Dapo Abiodun, Biodun Oyebamiji, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, Abba Kabir Yusuf, Hope Uzodimma, Yahaya Bello, and Dauda Lawal, fostered an atmosphere of unity as political figures from diverse states came together to exchange festive greetings.
While the Christmas homage took center stage, a shadow loomed over the occasion as President Tinubu addressed the recent Christmas Day attacks in Bokkos and Barkin-Ladi Local Government Areas of Plateau State. In a resolute statement signed by his Special Adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, Tinubu strongly condemned the "heinous and brutal attacks" that claimed numerous lives. Expressing solidarity with the government and people of Plateau State, he directed security agencies to swiftly apprehend the perpetrators and ensure justice is served.
"President Tinubu directs security agencies to immediately move in, scour every stretch of the zone, and apprehend the culprits," the statement read. In addition to the call for justice, Tinubu directed the immediate mobilization of relief resources for the survivors and medical treatment for the wounded. Despite the festive atmosphere, the President's commitment to addressing the Christmas Day tragedy underscored the gravity of the situation.
In a message to the nation, Tinubu assured Nigerians that "these envoys of death, pain, and sorrow will not escape justice." The juxtaposition of the Christmas visit and the President's stern directive highlights the delicate balance between political camaraderie and the somber reality of security challenges faced by the nation.
As the governors extend their Christmas greetings to Tinubu, the nation watches closely as security agencies respond to the President's call for justice, setting the stage for a critical examination of political unity in the face of adversity. The story unfolds against the backdrop of both festive celebrations and a nation grappling with the aftermath of tragedy, embodying the complex dynamics of leadership and solidarity in Nigeria.
