Political activist Omoyele Sowore has stirred widespread reactions online after alleging that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is unwell following his departure from Nigeria to Europe on Sunday.
Sowore also claimed that Senate President Godswill Akpabio is critically ill, questioning why Nigeria is being governed by leaders he described as sick. According to him, public officials have turned the country into a form of “health insurance,” relying on state resources while seeking medical care abroad.
In a post shared on his social media platforms, Sowore wrote:
“Nigeria’s Bola Ahmed Tinubu is unwell just managing himself, reason he’s abruptly flown to ‘Europe’ today. @Senator_Akpabio is practically dying. Why is Nigeria governed by sick people? And whereas nothing is wrong with illnesses, it is callous to use a country as health insurance for sick leaders.”
The statement quickly generated mixed reactions, with supporters applauding his outspokenness while critics accused him of spreading unverified claims and stoking unnecessary tension.
Earlier on Sunday, the Presidency announced that President Tinubu had travelled to Europe as part of his end-of-year break and would later proceed to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates.
The announcement was contained in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, President Tinubu was invited by UAE President, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to participate in the 2026 Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) Summit scheduled for early January.
The Presidency noted that the summit, themed “The Nexus of Next: All Systems Go,” will bring together global leaders from government, business, and civil society to discuss sustainable development, innovation, finance, and people-driven solutions.
The statement added that President Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria after the summit.
Meanwhile, Sowore’s remarks continue to draw attention nationwide, with many Nigerians urging caution and responsibility in public discourse, while others are calling for greater transparency regarding the health status of public office holders.
Published by Ejoh Caleb
