Presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has criticised President Bola Tinubu and 5 governors over their journey to Saudi Arabia for the lesser Hajj, describing Nigerian leaders as “godless people” for looking for God overseas whereas the nation grapples with quite a few challenges.
Sowore, in a publish on his X deal with, accused Nigerian leaders of abandoning the nation to attend spiritual actions in a international nation they need to emulate by way of growth.
He described the leaders as “never-do-well” and questioned their resolution to journey overseas for spiritual functions whereas Nigeria continues to expertise decay.
“Nigerian never-do-well leaders are the only human species in the world who will abandon their own country and congregate in another country, claiming to be searching for God. I mean, these Nigerian leaders are godless people!” he wrote.
“Imagine Tinubu @officialabat and 5 governors leaving Nigeria to attend a spiritual occasion in a rustic developed by their friends, whereas their very own nation stays in a state of decay.
“What a shameless bunch!” he added.
The former presidential candidate additionally alleged that Tinubu’s journey was a canopy for medical remedy, though he didn’t present proof to substantiate the declare.
“Even though we know the entire trip is a cover for Tinubu @officialabat to receive medical treatment,” Sowore added.
LEADERSHIP experiences that Tinubu’s journey to Saudi Arabia for the lesser Hajj has generated political reactions, with former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar demanding every day updates on the President’s actions within the Holy Land.
Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde additionally questioned the need of the journey, arguing that prayers might be provided and answered in Nigeria.
Tinubu departed Abuja on Thursday, October 29, 2026, for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to carry out Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage generally known as the lesser Hajj.
The Presidency introduced the journey a day earlier than his departure, stating that the President would use the chance to hope for Nigeria.
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