Tinubu’s Absence From UNGA Not an Issue — Anyim

Former Senate President and APC chieftain, Pius Anyim, has said President Bola Tinubu’s absence from the ongoing United Nations General Assembly in New York should not be a concern.

Anyim said Tinubu’s decision to delegate Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent Nigeria at the 80th UN General Assembly was appropriate, noting that the Vice President has the constitutional capacity to represent the country.

He said the President’s absence would only be significant if there were specific engagements requiring his personal attendance.

Anyim also dismissed concerns that Tinubu’s absence could prevent him from meeting US President Donald Trump, saying such high-level meetings are normally scheduled in advance.

He added that several other world leaders had also chosen not to attend the annual gathering in person.