Obi faults Tinubu’s airport meeting with Jos attack victims
Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu for meeting victims of the recent Jos attack at the airport instead of visiting affected communities. Obi argued that true leadership requires presence and empathy, especially in moments of crisis. He referenced a similar situation in Benue State, where Tinubu did not visit the scene of an attack. The Presidency cited logistical constraints for the airport meeting, but critics say this approach shows a disconnect from the victims.
What we know
- Peter Obi called out Bola Tinubu for not visiting the communities affected by the Jos attack, meeting victims at the airport instead.
- Obi described the approach as lacking compassion and said leadership demands physical presence during crises.
- He referenced a previous visit by Tinubu to Benue State, where the President also did not go to the scene of an attack.
- The Presidency explained that logistical constraints prevented Tinubu from entering the affected communities.
- The latest violence in Plateau State happened on Palm Sunday in Angwan Rukuba, Jos North, where gunmen killed at least 27 people and injured several others.
