Nigerian President Bola Tinubu's extended absence from the country has raised questions and concerns among the Nigerian populace. After attending the 78th UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Tinubu left the United States but has not yet returned to Nigeria. This prolonged absence has sparked rumors and speculation, fueling public dissatisfaction and concerns about transparency and accountability.
Tinubu arrived in New York on September 18 but departed the U.S. on September 29. However, he has not communicated his itinerary to the Nigerian people, a pattern reminiscent of his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari, known for his extended overseas stays without proper communication.
Although the State House declined to comment on Tinubu's itinerary, senior administration officials revealed that he was engaged in strategic matters in Paris and would return to Nigeria by the end of the week. However, the lack of transparency in communicating this information has drawn comparisons to Buhari's leadership style.
Critics have expressed concerns about Tinubu's leadership, particularly in light of the deteriorating state of Nigeria's economy, with the Nigerian currency, the naira, trading at a rate of N1000 to one dollar. Despite Tinubu's claims of being different from his predecessor, his actions have raised doubts about his commitment to transparency and accountability in leadership
