Mixed reactions have trailed the return of President Bola Tinubu to Abuja after his first participation at the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)in New York.
Recall that Tinubu’s return has put an end to speculations over the whereabouts of the president following his participation at UNGA.
While in the US, the Nigerian leader addressed World leaders at the General Assembly and held bilateral and economic meetings targeted at improving the nation’s economy and diplomatic image.
Presidential spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, had been silent on the location of Tinubu, who departed New York on September 22.
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The president’s whereabouts were unknown until he returned to Nigeria on Friday night, although unconfirmed reports had it that he flew to Paris from New York.
However, some Nigerians took to the micro-blogging platform, X, formerly known as Twitter, to express their views regarding the president’s return to the country.
Below are some reactions.
@RichardOzili wrote: “Meeting with Biden Audio, meeting with investors Audio. Everything na propaganda.”
@endedanodula wrote: “Economic and bilateral where??? Sweet talk, but we can’t be deceived anymore….the people are wiser.
@efakwu_j wrote: “Congratulations to drugs baron, please tell Nigeria what you passed through no Niger Air space you are lucky to be safe because we are begging since you have 2 cases in the USA and 1 in Nigeria fakes CSU Certificate & FBI Amoda.”
@A_M_B_66 wrote: “Welcome back, Mr. President. While you were away, they said you were lost, some say you were kidnapped, while others say you died. But here you are back, hale & hearty, the haters won’t sleep today.”
@Almondfab wrote: “Oga, he did not meet with anyone. Na anyone sef no gree meet him. Make una no dy lie we know wetin dy happen.”
@PETERCHAMPORT wrote: “However, those bilateral people perpendicularly told their people not to bilateral with the same people they had a meeting with.”
@Akinola_IHIN wrote: “While in New York City, how many days ago? So how about telling us, what happened while he was in France! ? I hope, no be say una too don dey collect earnings of corn, cassava & weed?? Cos these things dey make people dance naked in the public these days in Nigeria o??. Hmm, um.”
@userfrancis wrote: “Sneaking in like we didn’t see him being disgraced in the air.“
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