Peter Obi criticizes Tinubu over what he called an unpresidential excuse for skipping a visit to Yelewata.
The Obi criticizes Tinubu moment came after the president cited poor roads as a reason for staying in Makurdi.
Obi said real leaders sacrifice comfort and take risks, especially when their citizens are suffering or under attack.
During a Thursday statement, Obi expressed shock at Tinubu’s decision to attend a rally instead of the village.
He argued that holding a political carnival while victims mourned nearby showed a lack of leadership responsibility.
Obi reminded Nigerians that presidential leadership demands presence and compassion, not public excuses for inaction.
According to Obi, Obi criticizes Tinubu not to shame him but to hold him accountable as a national leader.
He stated that citing rain, floods, and bad roads was unacceptable given the presidential fleet’s capabilities.
“If roads are truly impassable,” Obi asked, “why wasn’t a helicopter used to reach the grieving community?”
Obi added that if Tinubu couldn’t reach Yelewata, how can ordinary citizens survive such conditions daily?
He condemned the delay in visiting, emphasizing that action should come before celebration or political display.
The Obi criticizes Tinubu moment has since sparked nationwide debate on leadership accountability and crisis response.
President Tinubu had previously blamed Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia for ignoring a prior security intelligence report.
The administration claimed Alia failed to act, which may have contributed to the deadly attack on villagers.
Meanwhile, public outcry continues, as citizens demand justice for the 200 lives lost in the violent massacre.
Obi’s remarks reflect a growing frustration among Nigerians over governance failures and repeated security breaches nationwide.
Many citizens feel leadership must go beyond words and show visible empathy, presence, and commitment during crises.
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