Nigeria’s Obidient Movement, aligned with Peter Obi’s campaign, and the OK Movement urge President Bola Tinubu to explain why he is avoiding the United States and not attending the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
In statements, the groups question Tinubu’s presence in France during the UNGA period, saying world leaders attend UNGA to advance national interests. They point to the presidency’s explanations about annual leave and focusing on domestic priorities such as the economy and security, and argue that Nigerians want clarity on official engagements. Both movements cite that Tinubu’s absence has persisted for multiple years and say the UNGA is a key platform for Nigeria to engage other leaders and discuss issues affecting the country and Africa.
The outlets frame the demand as a call for transparency. They do not report any direct response from Tinubu or the Presidency, nor do they provide independent verification of the president’s schedule beyond the critics’ accounts. The core difference across coverage is mainly the name and framing of the political group—Obidient Movement versus OK Movement—while the underlying issue remains Tinubu’s non-attendance and alleged extended time in France.
