The African Democratic Congress criticised President Bola Tinubu for not attending the Armed Forces Remembrance Day ceremony held in Nigeria. The party said the President, as Commander-in-Chief, ought to have been physically present to stand with military personnel and their families at a time of growing security challenges across the country.
The position of the party was made known in a statement issued by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. According to the ADC, Armed Forces Remembrance Day should not be treated as a routine event filled with ceremonies alone, but as a serious national moment that calls for visible leadership and responsibility from those in power.
Armed Forces Remembrance Day is marked every year on January 15 to honour soldiers who lost their lives in service to the nation, as well as those still serving. The ADC said the day demands deep reflection and the presence of top leadership, especially with soldiers deployed in different parts of the country to confront insurgency, banditry, and other violent crimes.
The party expressed concern that the absence of the President sends the wrong message to members of the armed forces and their families, many of whom continue to bear the burden of insecurity. It stated that leadership in such moments should not be delayed, delegated, or reduced to symbolic acts alone.
The ADC also said military families continue to show strength despite the losses they have suffered, and added that their sacrifices should be matched with responsible governance, clear planning, and strong commitment to national security. It warned that remembrance should reflect in actions that place the lives and safety of Nigerians above political comfort, image control, or foreign engagements.
The party concluded by restating its support for both fallen and serving soldiers, while urging national leaders to take full responsibility and show up when it matters most.
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