Chief Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who utilized taxpayers’ funds for his journey to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to partake in the 37th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government, has drawn attention for being observed sleeping during the summit.
The two-day meeting, addressing the AU’s theme for 2024, “Educate an African fit for the 21st Century,” gathered African leaders to discuss crucial continental issues.
Criticism arose on social media, with Nigerians expressing discontent over Tinubu‘s perceived lack of engagement during the summit.
Some of the Tweets from Nigerians, “@Michegwu stated, See the way he be like burnt offering, the shege wey his administration dey bring still dey do press up
Another Nigerian with the username, See today’s fashion stated, ” Mahmoud u just destroyed Nigeria.
Another called Citizen stated, “The meeting was held at 4am and that is the time daddy sleeps. We will hit the street when bread starts selling for 10k per loaf.
Commenting on the picture, another called, J.D stated, “He should be at home enjoying the company of his ground kids but no, greed won’t allow Emilokan to rest, illegitimate president. anu mpama
Another called, Onudez tweeted, “Sleeping drug baron. He just needed to sign some papers and leave. Incoherent old man 👴
Another called, Amazing Jaypee articulated, “Sleeping while the country is slipping into destruction.
Another Nigerian called, Proper Idoma boy stated, “Too much drugs.
Another known as, Peter obi’s advocate stated, “He has passed his prime. They said they don’t need his body but his brain. Shior!!
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