The All Progressives Congress (APC) has issued a stinging rebuttal to Labour Party (LP) leader Peter Obi, dismissing his claims that President Bola Tinubu is “missing” or “absent” from governance As Nigeria navigates a complex economic landscape in early 2026, the ruling party insists the President is laser-focused on national priorities, including a massive N58.18 trillion budget designed to stabilize the Naira and crush which is the insecurity.
APC Defends Tinubu’s Visibility:
The controversy erupted after Peter Obi questioned the President’s whereabouts on social media, citing a perceived “leadership vacuum” amid rising which is the socio-economic challenges Obi claimed that the President had spent a significant portion of 2025 abroad, specifically noting his absence during the New Year period.
- Security Oversight: Coordinating the new offensive against banditry which is the and terror groups.
- Policy Coordination: Overseeing the implementation of the which is the 2026 “Budget of Consolidation.”
Diplomatic Engagements:
Securing foreign investments, such as the recent sustainability which is the partnerships in Abu Dhabi.
2026 National Priorities:
What the Presidency Is Actually Doing which is the While critics point to the President’s travels, the administration has outlined a clear roadmap for the year According to the Presidency, the current focus is on transitioning from “stabilization” to “prosperity.”
The N58.18 Trillion “Budget of Consolidation”:
President Tinubu recently presented a record-breaking which is the budget to the National Assembly. Unlike previous years, the 2026 fiscal plan prioritizes:
Defense and Security:
A massive N5.41 trillion allocation to modernize the military and implement which is the intelligence-driven policing.
Economic Rebound:
Targets to bring inflation below 15% and sustain a GDP growth rate which is the exceeding 4%.
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