Peter Obi, The Labour Party’s 2023 Presidential Candidate, Has Criticized President Bola Tinubu’s Frequent Overseas Travels, Noting That Tinubu Has Spent Over 30% Of His Time In Office—Approximately 180 Out Of 580 Days By December 29, 2024—On More Than 30 Recorded Foreign Trips. Speaking At A Media Briefing In Abuja On January 2, Obi Urged Tinubu To Focus More On Domestic Issues In 2025, Suggesting The President Spend At Least 20% Of The Year Visiting All 36 States To Assess Infrastructure, Education, And Security Firsthand.
Obi Proposed That Tinubu Conduct Medical Checkups In Nigerian Hospitals, Travel By Road To Evaluate Highways, And Visit IDP Camps To Assure Displaced Citizens Of Their Return. He Also Emphasized The Importance Of Transparency, Tying Loans To Productive Investments, And Combating Corruption. Furthermore, Obi Called For Quarterly Updates From The President To Keep Nigerians Informed About Progress On National Issues.
Referencing Reports That ₦2.3 Billion Was Spent On Foreign Trips In Six Months Of 2024, Obi Stressed The Need For Selfless Leadership And Urged Tinubu To Address Nigeria’s Pressing Challenges With Greater Focus And Accountability.
