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Atiku Abubakar challenges President Tinubu over UNGA absences

Bola Tinubu Atiku Abubakar UNGA Kashim Shettima Nigerian politics

Former Vice President and 2027 presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has launched a series of criticisms against President Bola Tinubu, focusing on his repeated absence from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Atiku, noting that Tinubu has missed three consecutive sessions, questioned whether the President's history with U.S. law enforcement affects Nigeria's diplomacy and criticized the use of $9 million for American lobbyists while the President remains absent from New York.

Atiku further alleged that Tinubu violated the Nigerian Constitution by failing to formally transmit a declaration of his annual leave to the National Assembly, which would trigger the Vice President's role as Acting President. In response, the Presidency and Information Minister Mohammed Idris clarified that Tinubu is on annual leave and has mandated Vice President Kashim Shettima to lead the Nigerian delegation to the 81st UNGA.

In separate developments, Minister Festus Keyamo criticized Atiku for being disrespectful by referring to the President as 'Bola' during a press conference. Additionally, Atiku expressed concern over poverty in mining communities and offered to fund the education of Yusuf Aliyu, a teenage artisanal miner in Niger State whose video went viral.

Entities

African Democratic Congress · Atiku Abubakar · Bola Ahmed Tinubu · Festus Keyamo · Kashim Shettima · Nigeria · Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps · Sunday Dare · United Nations General Assembly

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [● 2 SOURCES] Atiku alleged that up to $9 million was committed to American lobbyists despite the President's absence from the UNGA. newscentraltv.com · tribuneonlineng.com
  • [● 6 SOURCES] Atiku questioned whether Tinubu's history with US law enforcement agencies affects Nigeria's foreign relations. newscentraltv.com · www.naijanews.com · thenicheng.com · tribuneonlineng.com
  • [● 8 SOURCES] Atiku Abubakar demanded an explanation from President Tinubu for his third consecutive absence from the United Nations General Assembly. atlanticpostng.com · newscentraltv.com · realnewsmagazine.net · osundefender.com
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Atiku claimed President Tinubu violated the constitution by failing to transmit a written declaration of vacation to the National Assembly. realnewsmagazine.net
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Information Minister Mohammed Idris explained that Tinubu's decision to send the Vice President to the UNGA is not unusual due to his annual leave.
  • [● 3 SOURCES] Atiku offered to support the education of Yusuf Aliyu, a teenage artisanal miner in Niger State. tgnews.com.ng · chronicle.ng · osundefender.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Minister Festus Keyamo criticized Atiku for referring to President Tinubu as 'Bola', calling it disrespectful to the office. atlanticpostng.com
  • [● 4 SOURCES] The Presidency stated that Vice President Kashim Shettima was mandated to lead the Nigerian delegation to the 81st UNGA. www.nigerianeye.com · www.thisdaylive.com

Sources

Keyamo Challenges Atiku Over ‘Bola’ Address as Fuel Row Intensifies [atlanticpostng.com]
Shettima to Address UN General Assembly Thursday [healthreporters.info]
Tinubu extends vacation in Europe [solacebase.com]
Tinubu Extends Working Vacation [gwg.ng]
Tinubu mandates Shettima to lead Nigeria’s delegation to UNGA [matazarising.com]
Atiku Condemns Mining Tragedy, Offers Education Support to ‘Brilliant’ Child in Gold-Rich Community [tgnews.com.ng]
Atiku Demands Explanation For Tinubu’s UNGA Absence [newscentraltv.com]
Who is in Charge of Nigeria? [realnewsmagazine.net]
Lawal: Tinubu’s Absence From UNGA Not An Issue, Shettima Will Deliver His Message [www.arise.tv]
Atiku offers scholarship to viral Niger teen miner [chronicle.ng]
Tinubu extends 3-week vacation [dailytrust.com]
UNGA: 'Economic Consequences Of Tinubu's Absence Are Being Paid By Nigerians' - Atiku [www.naijanews.com]
Nigeria'll Be Well Represented At UNGA - FG [newtelegraphng.com]
Tinubu extends his working vacation [www.nigerianeye.com]
Atiku Offers Schorlarship To Viral Niger Teen Miner [osundefender.com]
Tinubu extends working vacation, returns to Nigeria at weekend [www.qed.ng]
Mambilla: APC’s Claims Long on Propaganda, Short on Evidence [thenews-chronicle.com]
UNGA no-show: Nigeria must not pay for Tinubu’s American baggage - Atiku [thenicheng.com]
Shettima to Lead Nigeria’s Mission to 81st UNGA Kicking Off Tomorrow in New York [www.thisdaylive.com]
Atiku questions Tinubu's three consecutive UNGA absences [tribuneonlineng.com]
Evening recap: Tinubu extends vacation, Dangote announces 2028 fertiliser IPO, other top stories [punchng.com]