The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his prolonged and unexplained absence following his participation in the 2025 BRICS summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The opposition party expressed its concern regarding what it termed the “mysterious disappearance” of the Nigerian leader, who reportedly went off the public radar immediately after the international summit ended. President Tinubu, according to the ADC, was not seen or heard from until five days later, when he quietly returned to Abuja without any official statement clarifying his whereabouts.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu needs to be transparent about his activities and whereabouts since the conclusion of the BRICS summit,” the statement emphasized.
“The summit concluded on July 7th, yet our president vanished from public view and reappeared in Nigeria after five days of complete silence—no statements, no briefings, no explanations.”
The ADC condemned the lack of communication from the presidency, noting that leaders of other countries who attended the same summit had already returned to their nations, resumed governance, and briefed their citizens on the summit’s outcomes.
“While other world leaders returned to their respective countries and continued with their national responsibilities, Nigeria’s President remained conspicuously absent,” Abdullahi remarked.
“He did not inform Nigerians about the summit’s discussions, nor did he provide any rationale for his delayed return.”
“This opaque behavior is becoming habitual,” Abdullahi added.
“Recall January 2024, when the President embarked on a so-called ‘private visit’ to France, which unexpectedly turned into a two-week disappearance. There were no official photos, press releases, or updates regarding that trip either.”
Abdullahi criticized the presidency’s disregard for constitutional protocols during such absences.
“In all these instances, there was neither a formal handover of power to the Vice President nor any notification to the National Assembly. What we are left with is an unsettling governance vacuum.”
The ADC warned that these unexplained disappearances are particularly dangerous at a time when Nigeria is grappling with escalating insecurity, economic instability, and widespread public dissatisfaction.
“At a time of national crisis, the country cannot afford a president who vanishes without any form of accountability,” the statement cautioned.
“Such behavior erodes public confidence and portrays weak leadership. True leadership requires visibility and a commitment to transparency.”
The party went further to accuse the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) of consistently disregarding Nigerians by failing to provide credible information concerning the president’s movements.
“When those in leadership go off-grid without accountability, it only deepens public distrust,” Abdullahi lamented.
“The APC’s repetitive and dismissive excuses are an insult to the intelligence of Nigerians. What the people deserve is transparency—not half-baked cover stories.”
As of the time of filing this report, the presidency has not responded to the allegations and concerns raised by the ADC.
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