Peter Obi, the ever-viral former governor and Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, catalyzed a national debate after publicly blasting President Bola Tinubu’s back-to-back foreign trips—including Japan, Brazil, and a Dubai stopover—even as homegrown issues spiral.
Obi’s statement grabbed headlines and went viral, topping political trends on X and Facebook (#Tinubu, #PeterObi, #NigeriaBleeds, trending on 27k+ tweets for ‘Phyna’ and 32k+ for Dangote but with strong crossover on #NoIsNo and #Tinubu).
With the phrase “stop travelling while Nigeria bleeds,” Obi’s critique captured the disillusionment of many Nigerians who feel abandoned amid economic hardship, insecurity, and service decline.
Supporters praised Obi’s boldness, while government loyalists and opposition camps sparred in the replies, memeifying both leaders across platforms.
Peter Obi said:
“You are not a tourist, stop travelling while Nigeria bleeds.”
‘Nigeria Needs A President, Not A Tourist’ —Peter Obi Blasts Tinubu Over Frequent Foreign Trips Amid Crises | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/incTuD80KL pic.twitter.com/3328wXrFHb
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