President Bola Tinubu has been asked to demonstrate his love for Nigerians by visiting every state capital to shake hands with the people rather than staying away from campaign activities.
Professor Pat Utomi, a chieftain of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, also challenged the President to stand side by side with major contenders in the 2027 general elections and debate, adding that this is how the democratic system works.
He said, “If you cannot stand side by side with somebody contesting for the same position and engage in policy discussion, then you are being totally dishonest to the people you are offering to serve.”
Utomi added, “If President Tinubu cares about the Nigerian people, he should stand in every state capital and some rural areas and shake hands with the people.”
#Muktv reported that Tinubu, during the inauguration of the All Progressives Congress, APC, campaign council in Abuja on Thursday, announced that he would skip some campaign trips to states.
The President is said to be willing to visit only 12 states, leaving the governors and the campaign council to take care of the remaining states.
Some opposition members have already claimed that the President is not fit enough to face the electorate, while others believe he does not want to face voters’ anger over the economic crisis, which they say has reduced Nigerians’ living standards to the lowest level.
