By Omoniyi David
The African Democratic Congress (ADC), has criticised President Bola Tinubu for his absence at the national Armed Forces Remembrance Day, describing it as a sign of leadership vacuum.
In a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the party said the non-appearance of the Commander-in-Chief at such a solemn event sent the wrong signal amid worsening security challenges.
The ADC stressed that Armed Forces Remembrance Day is a defining national moment that demands the physical and moral presence of the President, especially as troops remain deployed across the country battling insurgency, banditry and other crimes.
According to the party, honouring fallen soldiers should go beyond ceremonies and speeches, insisting that visible leadership and a clear security strategy are essential to demonstrate genuine solidarity with serving personnel and bereaved families.
The opposition party added that moments of national sacrifice require accountability and decisive leadership, noting that remembrance should also prompt reflection on governance priorities and the heavy cost borne by soldiers and civilians alike.
