A former All Progressive Congress presidential aspirant, Chief Charles Udeogaranya, has described President Bola Tinubu’s presence at the Arab-Islamic Summit as a “gross misconduct” against the Nigerian Constitution.
Udeogaranya argued that Nigeria is a secular state, and by involving the country in Arab and Islamic nation affairs, the President may have committed an impeachable offense.
He said having sworn to uphold the constitution, Tinubu should not unilaterally link Nigeria to the agendas of Arab and Islamic nations, as this action disrespects both the Nigerian people and the secular nature of the country.
“Nigeria is neither an Arab nation nor an Islamic nation,” Udeogaranya stressed, adding that the move is “a grievous disparaging of the Nigerian people and its Constitution.”
He pointed out that Nigeria is primarily a Christian-majority country and, as the most populous black nation, is diverse in ethnic orientation, with only minor Arab-leaning ethnic groups.
Udeogaranya described this decision as “crass disrespect and disregard for the true position of Nigeria on an international stage,” calling it “most regrettable.”
He urged the National Assembly to caution the President against such actions, noting that most Nigerians are Christians who “stand firmly with Israel in all international postures.”
