Spokesperson for the Atiku Abubakar Presidential Campaign, Kenneth Okonkwo, has made allegations against President Bola Tinubu, claiming he is absent from the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) because he fears being arrested by US President Donald Trump. Okonkwo made these claims during an interview on Arise News. He criticized some presidential aides for speaking on matters they are not knowledgeable about while their principal hides.
According to Okonkwo, President Tinubu ought to be present at the UNGA, as he has not attended any General Assembly session since assuming office. Okonkwo believes a reasonable person would conclude that the Nigerian leader is hiding from the United States of America. He expressed disappointment that Tinubu did not attend the UNGA in person, especially after claims were made that he would sit in the front row with President Trump.
Okonkwo referenced a statement by President Trump, who said anyone involved in drug trafficking would be arrested and put in jail. He drew a connection between this statement and the case of the Venezuelan president, who is in jail due to similar allegations. Okonkwo suggested that President Tinubu might be avoiding the US due to concerns about his past involvement in alleged drug dealing.
The allegations against President Tinubu are related to a past plea bargain in which he paid $460,000. Okonkwo stated that this fact is not an allegation but a verified piece of information. He claimed that the payment was made to assuage Tinubu's involvement in narcotic trading and trafficking.
Okonkwo also criticized some presidential aides, such as Onanuga, for speaking on matters they do not understand. He accused them of making false claims while their principal hides from potential arrest. Okonkwo emphasized that President Tinubu's absence from the UNGA raises questions about his relationship with the US.
The claims made by Okonkwo have sparked debate about President Tinubu's attendance at the UNGA and his relationship with the US government. While some have criticized Okonkwo for making unsubstantiated claims, others have expressed concern about the potential implications of Tinubu's alleged involvement in drug trafficking.
In response to Okonkwo's allegations, it is essential to note that President Tinubu's office has not made any official statements about his absence from the UNGA. The Nigerian government has not commented on the claims made by Okonkwo, and it remains to be seen how this situation will unfold.
Key points
- Kenneth Okonkwo alleges President Bola Tinubu is hiding from US President Donald Trump at UNGA 81.
- Okonkwo claims Tinubu has not attended any General Assembly session since assuming office.
- The allegations against Tinubu are related to his past involvement in alleged drug dealing and a $460,000 plea bargain.
