Kenneth Okonkwo, a prominent figure within the Labour Party (LP), has raised concerns and criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for embarking on a private visit to Paris, France.
The announcement of Tinubu’s trip was made by Ajuri Ngelale, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, on Wednesday, with Tinubu expected to return to the country in the first week of February 2024.
Expressing his discontent through a post shared on X, Okonkwo condemned the presidential media aides for what he perceived as poor communication skills and a lack of transparency.
Okonkwo suggested that Tinubu’s media team should have been forthright about the purpose of the visit, particularly hinting at the possibility of the president undergoing a medical check-up.
The Nollywood actor turned politician emphasized that the timing of President Tinubu’s visit, amid challenges faced by the country, demonstrates a lack of empathy. Okonkwo stated, “The President and his information managers are not helping themselves.
Why not tell Nigerians that he’s sick and has gone for a medical checkup, and everyone will bear with a sick person.”
He further added, “Painting him as a President who embarks on a private visit when his country is burning is painting him as a President who is incompetent and lacks empathy. You can never get it wrong with being honest. Any President that is misinformable is unknowledgeable. Simply put, he is incompetent and lacks capacity.”
