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Social Democratic Party, SDP, presidential candidate in the 2023 general elections, Adewole Adebayo, has blasted President Bola Tinubu for not visiting Yelwata town in Benue State where over 200 persons were killed by suspected herdsmen.


Adebayo made this statement on Channels Television’s Sunrise Daily programme on Friday.

DAILY POST reports that Tinubu visited Benue on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, to commiserate with the people of the state over the killings of residents by suspected killer herdsmen.


According to Adebayo, the President’s excuse was not tenable, adding that he should have made sure that come rain, come shine, he got to the venue of the attack, Yelwata.

“He cannot say as commander-in-chief, there is a part of the country that is unreachable by you. People are living there,” Adebayo said.

The SDP chieftain also said the President’s visit was politicised and that the number one citizen should have been more empathetic to the plight of the people.


He said, “Going to a place of mourning that even during the Nigerian civil war, it would be newsworthy if there were 200 lives lost at one time.

“So, such a place is a somber occasion and he is in charge of all the people who followed him there.

“But what do you get there? It was like another political rally. That sombreness was not there.


“The president should have gone there as a chief mourner and his language should have been somber and his language should have been better controlled.”

https://dailypost.ng/2025/06/20/your-excuse-of-bad-road-untenable-adebayo-slams-tinubu-for-not-visiting-yelwata/

Somebody should please redefine irresponsibly as this government is upgrading to pro max.

The president should have gone there as a chief mourner and his language should have been somber and his language should have been better controlled.”

Exactly what Mr Peter Obi said.


You can't go to condolence visit with a prepared speech and red carpet.

let's not forget that Tinubu still made the effort to visit despite the challenges. The fact that he went even with the tough conditions shows his dedication to addressing the issue, it's easy to criticize, but not everyone would have made the same effort.

Plan work of APC Muslim Muslim ticket, we warn you people about the dangers of voting Muslim Muslim ticket, Tinubu want Benue with his big agbada for political paparazzi, you can imagine people under the rain that came to cheer the president, 200 Nigeria Christians killed in one night by islamic bandits yet no national mourning, this can only happen in the zoo

SoftSport:
let's not forget that Tinubu still made the effort to visit despite the challenges. The fact that he went even with the tough conditions shows his dedication to addressing the issue, it's easy to criticize, but not everyone would have made the same effort.

Visiting Benue without going to the epicenter of the violence is like showing up to a fire and staying far from the flames because the road is rough. True leadership means showing up where it matters most, not just where it’s comfortable. In moments of crisis, people don’t need symbolic visits they need presence, empathy, and accountability. Sadly, this administration continues to show that when it comes to real leadership, it falls devastatingly short.

The Tinubu government is has proven to be the most irresponsible in our nation’s history

Bobloco:
Visiting Benue without going to the epicenter of the violence is like showing up to a fire and staying far from the flames because the road is rough. True leadership means showing up where it matters most, not just where it’s comfortable. In moments of crisis, people don’t need symbolic visits they need presence, empathy, and accountability. Sadly, this administration continues to show that when it comes to real leadership, it falls devastatingly short.

The Tinubu government is has proven to be the most irresponsible in our nation’s history

Showing up in the face of tough conditions isn’t just symbolic, it’s leadership in action, and while it’s easy to criticize from the sidelines, Tinubu made the effort when many wouldn’t even try.

SoftSport:
let's not forget that Tinubu still made the effort to visit despite the challenges.......

“I saw the sea of refugees caused by the Boko Haram insurgents and the lies coming from Jonathan’s administration. They have exhibited failure, lack of capacity, vision and creativity.

The lies of yesterday are what they repeat today and are what they will repeat tomorrow. They are lying to you. They are lying about the security, toying about the security of this country. I don’t have time to explain the logic of their lies.

“But if you control the armed forces and you are the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic, why should any part of this country be under occupation? And you give us excuses every day.

In any civilised country, Jonathan should have resigned. But if he will not resign, he should wait for our broom, we will sweep him away. We have the vision for the security of the lives of our children.

@ Bola Tinubu

But who is suppose to fix the bad road? APC is a blame game party

“The care of human life and happiness is the only legitimate object of good government." ( Jeffersonian Credo ).

Imagine say he has to make time out of his busy schedule. For failing to provide security and contain atrocious and treasonable elements your CDS said are foreign jihadists on annihilation conquest, then you have failed woefully. Hence ought to resign.

Tinubu is not an unexpected sensational failure because the Buhari he help foist is a the worst bar of bad governance ever seen in Nigeria. Tinubu social media handlers are doing him a bad PR.

Racoon:
@ Bola Tinubu

Let's not focus on past rhetoric, but on taking responsibility and working toward real solutions.

Criticism is easy, but real leadership means showing up and president Tinubu has done just that, engaging directly with communities in times of crisis.

..it is a shame..under this maladministration..the word shame means nothing.

..shammeless thoughts, shameless grab:;%ber , shameless policy, ideas,, apppointees..All shameless..

..the word shameless means nothing for the guru strategist.

SoftSport:
Showing up in the face of tough conditions isn’t just symbolic, it’s leadership in action, and while it’s easy to criticize from the sidelines, Tinubu made the effort when many wouldn’t even try.

Leadership isn't about flying in for photo ops while avoiding the actual crisis point. If Tinubu really came to stand with the people of Benue, he would’ve gone to Yelwata, the heart of the pain, the epicenter. Skipping ground zero but calling it ‘leadership’ is just selective concern dressed as bravery

SoftSport:
let's not forget that Tinubu still made the effort to visit despite the challenges. The fact that he went even with the tough conditions shows his dedication to addressing the issue, it's easy to criticize, but not everyone would have made the same effort.

He went to the state capital to campaign. What’s the effort in that?