By Ahmed Rufa’i, Dutse
Former Jigawa State Governor, Alhaji Sule Lamido, has criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s decision to embark on a two-week vacation abroad amid Nigeria’s current economic and security challenges.
In a statement posted on his Facebook page titled “DEAF, DUMB, CONFOUNDED”, Lamido questioned the President’s decision to reflect on his administration’s economic reforms from outside the country. He argued that this decision shows a lack of empathy for the suffering of Nigerians.
“He (President Tinubu) traveled out to reflect on his administration’s economic reforms,” Lamido wrote, alleging that the current government has deliberately inflicted hardship, pain, and agony on the Nigerian people.
Lamido further expressed doubt that the President could fully comprehend the country’s grim situation while enjoying the comfort of Europe, stating, “Has he (President Tinubu) the human empathy, compassion, love, care, and concern to ponder and reflect in the comfort zone of Europe on Nigerians’ gory situations?”
He concluded by drawing a parallel to biblical times, citing the story of Pharaoh and Moses.
This criticism comes after the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Niyi Onanuga, announced that President Tinubu would be taking a two-week vacation in the United Kingdom as part of his yearly leave. According to Onanuga, the vacation would serve as a “working retreat” for the President to reflect on his administration’s economic policies.
The Special Adviser also confirmed that the President would return to the country after the leave period ends.