UNGA: Tinubu stayed back because he wants to address hunger, other challenges – Bwala

Daniel Bwala, ex-aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has said that President Bola Tinubu chose not to attend the United Nations General Assembly session because he wants to address the tough challenges confronting the country.

CN reported that Tinubu will not be attending the 79th session of the UN in New York.

Instead, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser, Information and Strategy to Tinubu, in a statement, said Vice President Kashim Shettima would lead Nigeria’s delegation to UNGA.

According to Onanuga, Tinubu wants to focus on domestic issues.

Echoing the same line of thought, Bwala in a post on his X handle on Thursday, said Tinubu will lead Nigerians through reform to place the country on a genuine path to prosperity.

He said: “@officialABAT is a leader we believe in and a leader we rally around to lead us through this reform that will place Nigeria on a genuine path to prosperity

“Despite the need to attend the all important UNGA to which he would have gladly market Nigeria; he instead chose to stay back and address the tough challenges confronting the product (Nigeria)

“The ability to take tough, hard and courageous decisions is the hallmark of a good leader.

“God bless you Mr President.”