The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has raised pressing concerns over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s unexplained disappearance from public view for five days following the conclusion of the 2025 BRICS Summit in Brazil.
Tinubu, who departed Nigeria on June 28 for official visits to St. Lucia and Brazil, was expected to return promptly after the BRICS gathering in Rio de Janeiro, which ended on Monday, July 7. However, Nigerians heard nothing—no photos, no updates, no statements—until the early hours of Sunday, July 13, when he quietly returned to Abuja.
In a strongly worded statement issued on Sunday, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC’s spokesperson, welcomed the President back—but not without sharp criticism.
“We extend a weary welcome to President Tinubu for finally resurfacing—five days after the BRICS summit ended. While leaders from other countries returned home, briefed their people, and resumed work, Nigeria’s President vanished into silence,” the party stated.
The ADC emphasized that the situation was especially disturbing given the country’s current realities—soaring inflation, insecurity, unemployment, and a population that feels increasingly unheard.
“This is not just about optics. It’s about responsibility. Nigeria is not a lawless nation. Our president was not on vacation. He owes Nigerians an explanation for his absence,” the party added.
While the Presidency has remained silent, many Nigerians on social media and in civil society have echoed the ADC’s questions: Where was the President? Why was the nation not informed? What happened during those five days?
The ADC concluded its statement by urging President Tinubu to show Nigerians the respect they deserve through transparency and timely communication.
“In a democracy, silence is not strength—it is abandonment. Nigerians deserve better. They deserve to know where their leader was, and what he was doing in their name.”
As public curiosity deepens and pressure mounts, all eyes are now on the Presidency to break its silence—and restore public trust in the process.
