Sowore denounces Tinubu for pulling out of the UN General Assembly, claiming that Nigerians were in New York to confront President

In response to a declaration from the Nigerian presidency announcing that Tinubu would not be attending the 79th United Nations General Assembly session in New York, Sowore wrote this on his official X handle on Thursday.

President Bola Tinubu has been referred to as “unwell and unfit” to lead the nation by human rights advocate and previous African Action Alliance (AAC) presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore.

“Tinubu will skip #UNGA; after the Chinese trip and London medicals, this man can’t move,” Sowore tweeted.

@officialABAT is not well or fit. Nigeria won’t advance with these kinds of people. To take on Tinubu and his group, our people were stationed in New York.”

Vice President Kashim Shettima will lead Nigeria’s delegation to the 79th United Nations General Assembly in New York, replacing Tinubu as the head of state.

Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu’s Special Advisor for Information and Strategy, made this claim.

The presidential aide’s statement stated that Tinubu want to concentrate on domestic matters, as per the government’s assertion.

According to the announcement, President Bola Tinubu would not be present in New York this year for the 79th United Nations General Assembly session.

Vice President Kashim Shettima has been instructed by the President to head Nigeria’s delegation.

“President Tinubu wants to concentrate on home concerns and handle some of the country’s challenges. He returned to the country last Sunday following a trip to China and the United Kingdom.

particularly in light of the recent, terrible flooding.

Vice President Shettima will make Nigeria’s national speech to the General Assembly during UNGA 79. She will also attend significant side events and have one-on-one meetings.

“From Tuesday, September 24, through Saturday, September 28, 2024, there will be a high-level General Debate with the theme ‘Leaving no one behind: Acting together for the advancement of peace, sustainable development, and human dignity for present and future generations.'”