The Lagos State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has criticised former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi for questioning President Bola Tinubu’s recent trip abroad.
Tinubu left Abuja on Thursday for a 10-day working vacation in Europe, part of his 2025 annual leave. Obi, a frequent critic of the administration, argued that the president’s regular foreign travels risked creating the perception of a leader increasingly uncomfortable in his own country at a time of pressing economic and security challenges.
In a statement on Saturday, APC spokesperson Seye Oladejo described Obi’s remarks as “opportunistic commentary” and accused him of seeking relevance through constant criticism.
“Must Peter Obi comment on everything or anything?” Oladejo asked. “His latest remark—questioning President Tinubu’s private vacation and carelessly linking it to the nation’s security situation—is yet another example of his compulsive tendency to insert himself into every national conversation, regardless of relevance, accuracy, or basic decorum.”
Oladejo stressed that governance does not stop when a leader takes a short break, noting that Tinubu remained fully briefed and in communication with his security and intelligence teams.
He further accused Obi of reducing serious national issues to “sound bites, sermons, and reactionary commentary,” while offering no concrete policy alternatives.
“Nigeria needs a credible, constructive opposition – not a professional complainer,” Oladejo said. “If he has meaningful contributions to make, let him bring them forward thoughtfully and responsibly. Otherwise, silence remains an honourable option.”
The APC maintained that the Tinubu administration remains focused on stabilising the economy, addressing security challenges and rebuilding public confidence in government institutions.
