President Bola Tinubu has apologised to Plateau residents for not visiting communities affected by deadly attacks during his previous trip to the state.
The president promised to rebuild destroyed communities and facilitate the return of residents displaced by violence.
Tinubu made the remarks at an APC presidential campaign rally in Jos on Saturday, November 14, 2026, months after his airport-only visit attracted criticism.
President Bola Tinubu has asked residents of Plateau State to forgive him for not visiting communities affected by deadly attacks during his previous trip to the state.
The president made the appeal on Saturday, November 14, while addressing supporters at the All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential campaign rally in Jos. He also promised to rebuild affected communities and ensure displaced residents return to their homes.
Tinubu explains why he did not visit Plateau communities
Speaking at the rally, Tinubu acknowledged that his previous visit to Plateau was limited to the airport, where he met representatives of communities affected by the violence.
He admitted that some residents might not have seen him during the visit because he did not travel into the affected areas.
The president said he had received reports from Governor Caleb Mutfwang and was aware of the destruction caused by the attacks.
In his words:
“When I last visited the other time, I was limited to the airport. Forgive me if you didn’t see me in the hinterland, but I saw the devastation. I got the report from the governor. I saw horror in the faces of our people.”
His comments come amid previous criticism over his decision to meet victims and community representatives at a facility near the airport instead of visiting the affected communities.
Former Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi and former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar were among opposition figures who criticised the nature of the visit.
Tinubu makes fresh promise to displaced Plateau residents
Beyond his apology, the president assured residents that his administration would support efforts to rebuild communities destroyed by violence.
He said the government would work towards bringing displaced residents back to their ancestral homes.
Tinubu stated that security agencies had also received instructions to take decisive action against those responsible for attacks and maintain peace across the state.
He urged residents to embrace unity, insisting that differences in language and background should not turn people against one another.
The president stressed that people must work together to restore Plateau and create a peaceful environment for future generations.
Background to Tinubu’s previous Plateau visit
Tinubu’s remarks follow his April 2, 2026, visit to Plateau after the deadly March 29 attack on Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area.
The attack left at least 27 people dead and several others injured, according to reports.
During the April visit, the president met grieving families and community representatives at a facility near Yakubu Gowon Airport in Heipang.
His decision not to visit the affected community generated public criticism, with many Nigerians questioning the arrangement.
Meanwhile, A Nigerian man identified as SizZzle has predicted a possible revolution if President Bola Tinubu is declared winner of the 2027 presidential election.
He claimed that Nigerians have lost confidence in the APC-led government and warned that an election result favouring Tinubu could trigger mass protests.
His prediction, shared on X, has generated reactions, with some Nigerians agreeing with his position while others discussed possible election-related developments.
A Nigerian man has sparked reactions on social media after predicting a possible revolution if President Bola Tinubu wins the 2027 presidential election. The X user, identified as SizZzle, argued that Nigerians could reject an election result announced in favour of the incumbent president, potentially leading to widespread civil unrest. Continue reading here.
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