Professor Jideofor Adibe, a distinguished Political Science scholar, voiced his concerns on the Channels TV Sunday Politics Show regarding the sizable Nigerian delegation at COP28. Adibe criticized the government’s decision, stating, “Amid the binge on loans and borrowings, and the increasing hardship and increasing emigration of Nigerians, these things happening raise questions about the cost of governance and compassion for suffering Nigerians.”
His critique focused on the optics of sending over a thousand delegates to an international summit, questioning the government’s commitment to reducing the cost of governance, especially during challenging economic times. He urged President Tinubu to take action, stating, “If there is compassion for what is going on in the country at the moment, people (government officials) should also be sensitive to the optics about the whole thing.”
