Hon.Suleiman Mohammed

S.A Community Peace and Security to The Governor of Adamawa State, Former Leader, Jada LG Legislative Council, Adamawa State.

[Hon.Suleiman Mohammed @bappatela]

@sultanbellojr Atiku

[Hon.Suleiman Mohammed @bappatela]

@sani_suleman_ In-shaa Allah

[Hon.Suleiman Mohammed @bappatela]

@OfficialAzzaki Atiku

[Hon.Suleiman Mohammed @bappatela]

@jrnaib2 Atiku

[Hon.Suleiman Mohammed @bappatela]

@suraiya_sani Hlo

[Bolaji Abdullahi @BolajiADC]

23 JULY 2026
PRESS STATEMENT

ADC to Tinubu: Trump’s Letter Will Not Help You.

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has reacted to the US President, Donald Trump's purported letter to President Bola Tinubu, saying that the claimed endorsement by the American President will not save Tinubu from electoral defeat, and that celebrating a diplomatic communication from the President of another country only betrays the President’s "desperation for any form of validation.”

In a statement signed by its National Publicity Secretary, Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC, Nigeria's main opposition party, said the letter does not reflect the country's worsening insecurity and ignores the painful reality that hundreds of women and children are still being held captive in Borno and Kaiama in Kwara State, while several communities in Benue and other parts of the country continue to live under constant fear.

The full statement read:

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has noted the Presidency's attempt to present President Donald Trump's letter to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as though it were a referendum on the state of the nation. It is not. While we hold the office and person of the President of the United States in high esteem, it is important to note that diplomatic correspondence between heads of state is a normal feature of international relations. Countries cooperate, leaders exchange views, and letters are exchanged.

What is apparent, however, is this administration's desperation to seize upon any gesture of international recognition as proof of success at home. A letter from a foreign president, however well-intentioned, cannot substitute for the verdict of the Nigerian people. The true measure of any government is not what is written about it abroad, but what its citizens experience every day.

That is why the celebration surrounding this letter is difficult to understand. For the millions of Nigerians still living with the consequences of this government's failures, President Trump's communication changes nothing. It did not say that insecurity has been overcome or that Nigerians can once again travel freely, farm safely, and sleep without fear.

Indeed, it is telling that even as the Presidency chose to publicise President Trump's letter, the United States Department of State's travel advisory on Nigeria remained unchanged. While the Presidency celebrated what it regards as an endorsement from the White House, the official U.S. government advisory continued to place parts of Nigeria under Level 3 and Level 4 travel warnings, urging American citizens to reconsider travel because of crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, and other security concerns.

We therefore wonder how correspondence from a government that designates several Nigerian states as "Do Not Travel" areas can be regarded as an endorsement. That advisory alone is a reminder that, whatever diplomatic courtesies may be exchanged between presidents, the international assessment of Nigeria's security challenges remains far removed from the picture the Presidency is eager to paint.

For all intents and purposes, President Trump's letter is simply communication between one president and another. It does not amount to an endorsement of this government's overall performance, nor does it absolve the administration of its responsibility to confront the challenges that continue to weigh heavily on more than 200 million Nigerians.

The Tinubu administration would therefore do well to devote less energy to celebrating letters of courtesy from abroad and more to delivering measurable results at home.

Ultimately, Nigerians will not judge this government by the letters it receives from foreign capitals. They will judge it by whether it improved the lives of the people it was elected to serve.

SIGNED:

Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi
National Publicity Secretary
African Democratic Congress (ADC)

[Hon.Suleiman Mohammed @bappatela]

@CrownprinceCom2 Yes

[Hon.Suleiman Mohammed @bappatela]

@Khady_Bamalli Yes

[ADC Vanguard @ADCVanguard_]

Only Atiku can connect North, South and the centre.

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

I wish to remind President Bola Tinubu to keep to his words that "this (Angwan Rukuba attack) will not repeat itself." It does appear that those words are hollow because barely 72 hours, another attack in Benue State claimed over a dozen lives. The Commander-in-Chief should brace up to the challenges of governance.

I am also concerned, like all well-meaning Nigerians about what is going on in a Nasarawa community where families had fled on foot amid threats of attack.

And as if those are not enough, there was a fresh attack in Kaduna State at the weekend.

The primary responsibility of government is the protection of lives and property and the promotion of the welfare of citizens.

Enough of these hollow rhetoric, Mr. President. It is time to fold your sleeves and get to work.

Meanwhile, my thoughts and prayers are with the families who may have lost a dear one in these attacks. -AA

[Hon.Suleiman Mohammed @bappatela]

@OfficialAzzaki No

[Hon.Suleiman Mohammed @bappatela]

@OfficialAzzaki @Rayyan_Tukur Atiku Abubakar

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

I am deeply moved by the tragic attacks in Adamawa State, where gunmen killed over 20 people in a market in Madagali and Hong local government areas.

The attack not only highlights the worsening insecurity in the country but also deepens the North-East crisis.

I urge the authorities to redouble their efforts to address this menace, ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice, and strengthen security to prevent future attacks. -AA

[Hon.Suleiman Mohammed @bappatela]

@aonanuga1956 This is never case, wait 2027 election.

[Sahara Reporters @SaharaReporters]

'If Anything Happens To El-Rufai, Your Govt Will Be Held Accountable' – Atiku Warns Tinubu, Demands Bail For Ex-Governor | Sahara Reporters https://t.co/DsXFmbXVVx

[Senator Dino Melaye. (SDM) @_dinomelaye]

OPEN LETTER TO HIS MAJESTY KING CHARLES III
Re: Immediate Request to Cancel the Proposed State Visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria

Your Majesty,

I write this letter with the respect due to the Crown, but also with urgency, seriousness, and moral clarity.

My name is Kio Amachree. I am a Nigerian political scientist and a citizen whose family history is deeply woven into the constitutional and political foundation of Nigeria.

My grandfather was Chief Sekin Amachree, a historic Kalabari leader whose name remains well known in the Niger Delta and within the broader story of Nigeria’s early political development. My late father, Chief Godfrey Kio JaJa Amachree, QC, was not only Nigeria’s first Solicitor-General and Acting Attorney-General, but also served at international level as Africa’s first Under-Secretary-General. He was a statesman of the highest calibre and a man whose public service was rooted in integrity, discipline, and duty.

I was educated at Eton College between 1970 and 1975, and I remain closely connected to the United Kingdom. During my years at Eton I formed a close and lasting friendship with Sir Nicholas Coleridge, now Provost of Eton College, who was a good friend to me during my time at the school. Sir Nicholas is well known to Your Majesty and is part of the British establishment at the highest level.

I mention this for one reason only:

I am not writing from the outside. I am writing from within the network of history, relationships, and serious national interest that connects Nigeria and the United Kingdom.

This matter is grave.

Your Majesty, I respectfully but firmly request that you cancel or immediately postpone any state visit, formal invitation, or ceremonial reception involving President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria.

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1. Nigeria Is Not Stable: A State Visit Is a Strategic and Security Error

Nigeria today is a nation close to rupture.

The country faces:
• terrorism and insurgency
• kidnappings and mass killings
• banditry and organised criminal violence
• collapsing confidence in democratic institutions
• severe economic hardship and inflation
• deepening ethnic and regional tensions

Nigeria is divided to a level approaching national fracture.

Under these circumstances, a state visit in London would not be diplomacy. It would be denial.

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2. Tinubu’s Credibility Is Under Serious Question

President Tinubu is not viewed by millions of Nigerians as a legitimate national unifier.

His presidency is surrounded by major public controversy, including:
• long-standing allegations of corruption
• persistent questions about financial history and political funding
• accusations of institutional capture
• widespread doubt over his academic claims, biography, and personal records
• the growing belief that Nigeria is being run by a political cartel rather than democratic leadership

A state visit would be interpreted as Britain giving him credibility.

That would be a historic mistake.

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3. Nigeria’s Democracy Is in Danger

Nigeria is approaching the 2027 election cycle with fear and distrust.

Many Nigerians believe powerful forces intend to manipulate the electoral process again, pushing the country toward political unrest and potential collapse.

To host President Tinubu at the highest ceremonial level would send a message that Britain is indifferent to the erosion of Nigerian democracy.

It would be seen as endorsement of electoral fraud.

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4. The Optics Are Morally Offensive

Millions of Nigerians are suffering:
• hunger and inflation
• unemployment and despair
• insecurity that has become routine
• families destroyed by violence and kidnappings

To invite Tinubu to drink champagne in Britain while Nigerians are slaughtered and the nation collapses economically would be interpreted as a cruel insult.

It will fuel anger across Nigeria.

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5. The Crown Must Not Be Used as Political Propaganda

Your Majesty, Tinubu’s government

[Hon.Suleiman Mohammed @bappatela]

@Pharmacio001 @ADCVanguard_ Atiku

[Hon.Suleiman Mohammed @bappatela]

@jrnaib2 Atiku

[Bolaji Abdullahi @BolajiADC]

The African Democratic Congress, ADC, strongly condemns the decision of the 10th APC-led Senate to reject critical provisions that would have strengthened the credibility, transparency, and integrity of Nigeria’s electoral process.

Foremost amongst these is the rejection of electronic transmission of election results, a move that clearly signals yet another attempt by the APC to undermine the will of the Nigerian people and manipulate future elections.

We call on the Conference Committee on the Electoral Act to reject the Senate’s submission and urge the Committee to pass amendments that align with democratic principles that truly reflect the will and aspirations of the Nigerian people.

[Atiku Abubakar @atiku]

Happy Birthday to Senator Ishaku Elisha Abbo. Your steadfast commitment, courage, and grassroots strength continue to make you a key pillar of our coalition in Adamawa State. I wish you good health, renewed strength, and greater accomplishments in the years ahead. -AA