The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised concerns over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s five-day absence following his participation in the 2025 BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The party is urging the presidency to provide clarity on his activities during this period.
In a statement released on Sunday, ADC National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi questioned the President’s unexplained disappearance after the summit concluded on July 7. Reports indicate that Tinubu arrived back in Abuja early Sunday morning, but no official updates were shared during the days he was unaccounted for.
“The public deserves to know where President Tinubu was during this extended absence,” Abdullahi said. “While other global leaders returned to their duties, Nigeria’s president was out of sight without any communication.”
The ADC highlighted what it described as a recurring issue, referencing an earlier incident in January 2024 when Tinubu reportedly traveled to France on a private visit but remained absent for two weeks without proper updates or a formal handover of responsibilities to the Vice President.
The party emphasized that such unexplained gaps in leadership are unacceptable, particularly given Nigeria’s pressing security and economic challenges. “A nation facing multiple crises cannot afford an absent president,” Abdullahi asserted. “Transparency and accountability are non-negotiable in governance.”
The ADC also criticized the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) for allegedly downplaying public concerns with vague responses. “Nigerians deserve straightforward answers, not excuses,” the statement read.
At the time of reporting, the presidency had not issued a response to the ADC’s demands.
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