Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Nigeria’s President, is once again at the center of trending conversations nationwide — but this time, not for policies or developmental strides. The controversy surrounding his administration’s response to insecurity and rising political tensions with opposition parties has put his name all over the headlines and across social media platforms.
Adebayo’s Blunt Criticism
One of the main reasons Tinubu is trending is due to Prince Adewole Adebayo, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Social Democratic Party (SDP). Adebayo has been vocal in his criticism of the Tinubu administration, especially concerning its perceived slow and ineffective response to the escalating violence in Benue and Plateau States.
In a powerful statement shared with Daily Post, Adebayo accused President Tinubu of failing to take governance seriously, pointing directly to the recent spate of killings in the Middle Belt. He emphasized that the lives lost in Plateau and Benue reflect a deeper governance failure and that the federal government must act urgently and decisively.
Opposition Drama: Hijacking the SDP?
Another hot topic adding fuel to the trend is a political clash between Adebayo and key opposition figures, particularly Atiku Abubakar and Nasir El-Rufai. In an article by The Nation, Adebayo accused them of trying to hijack the Social Democratic Party (SDP) to wage a personal war against Tinubu.
He argued that opposition parties should focus more on offering real alternatives and solutions to the people, rather than pursuing power for personal or partisan revenge. This clash has stirred fresh debate about the integrity and direction of Nigeria’s political opposition, with Tinubu indirectly caught in the middle as the perceived target of their political strategies.
A Call for Purpose-Driven Opposition
In a piece featured in TheCable, Adebayo reiterated his call for a people-centered political approach, urging opposition leaders to abandon power-hungry tactics and focus on national progress. He warned that Nigeria’s democracy risks collapse if all the opposition does is chase power without vision or connection to the people’s needs.
This angle has sparked intense reactions online, as political observers and citizens debate whether Tinubu’s presidency is being fairly criticized or whether the opposition is indeed acting out of desperation rather than principle.
So Why Is Tinubu Trending?
He’s trending not because of a new speech or campaign — but because his leadership is being challenged from multiple angles:
• Accusations of failed security governance.
• Political infighting and power plays in opposition camps.
• Renewed scrutiny over how Nigeria is being governed under his administration.
With the increasing pressure from both inside and outside government, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has become a symbol of what many believe is a test of Nigeria’s democratic resilience. Whether he addresses these concerns head-on or not, the public is watching — and that’s why he’s trending today.