The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council, ADC-PCC, has criticised President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over what it described as his lack of empathy in direction of Nigerians affected by insecurity, starvation and financial hardship.
The council urged Tinubu to be taught from French President Emmanuel Macron, saying leaders ought to take note of challenges dealing with their residents earlier than continuing with worldwide engagements.
The criticism adopted stories that Macron had postponed his deliberate state go to to Nigeria, scheduled for October 28 and 29, 2026, due to home challenges in France. The go to, which was additionally anticipated to incorporate the France-Nigeria Business Forum in Lagos, was reportedly moved to early 2027.
The ADC-PCC mentioned the reported determination highlighted the necessity for leaders to prioritise urgent points at dwelling.
“A president will not travel when his home is contending with internal combustion,” a Nigerian official acquainted with the event was quoted as saying.
The council mentioned Nigeria was dealing with severe safety and financial challenges, together with assaults and killings in Plateau, Niger, Benue, Zamfara, Kaduna, Kogi, Kwara, Katsina, Sokoto and different states.
It additionally cited stories of mass abductions, neighborhood displacement and illegal detentions, accusing the Tinubu administration of failing to indicate adequate concern for the folks affected.
The opposition council additional raised issues over a reported incident in Niger State during which greater than 60 younger Nigerians have been allegedly detained below inhumane circumstances, with over 37 mentioned to have died in custody.
It described the incident as a severe nationwide situation that required pressing authorities motion, accountability and compassion for the affected households.
According to the ADC-PCC, Vice President Kashim Shettima visited the state weeks after the incident, following a go to by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar to sympathise with affected communities and bereaved households.
The council mentioned Atiku’s go to demonstrated the significance of standing with residents throughout tough occasions, including that leaders ought to present concern via direct engagement relatively than official statements alone.
“President Macron has offered a reminder that the concerns of citizens must remain central to leadership. When a country faces a serious domestic crisis, its leadership must demonstrate urgency, compassion and a willingness to take responsibility,” the council mentioned.
The ADC-PCC referred to as on the Tinubu administration to prioritise the safety of lives, sort out insecurity and take steps to ease the financial difficulties dealing with Nigerians.
It additionally demanded better accountability over incidents involving deaths and alleged illegal detention, insisting that affected households deserved solutions and justice.
The council maintained that Nigeria wanted leaders who listened to the folks, responded promptly to emergencies and handled the safety of human life as a basic duty of presidency.
