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The African Democratic Congress has said that Armed Forces Remembrance Day should go beyond symbolic gestures and ceremonial activities, urging leaders to demonstrate responsible, people-centred governance by prioritising the safety and wellbeing of Nigerians over image management, foreign travels, or political convenience.
In a statement issued on Thursday by its National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC expressed concern over President Bola Tinubu’s absence on the occasion, noting that the physical and moral presence of the Commander-in-Chief is an important symbol of solidarity with the armed forces and their families, especially amid growing insecurity.
Armed Forces Remembrance Day is marked annually on January 15 to recognise the sacrifices of both fallen and serving members of the military.
The opposition party described the occasion as a solemn national moment that requires visible presence, deep reflection, and decisive leadership at the highest level.
It stated, “It is therefore deeply troubling that the President of the Federal Republic is absent and unavailable on a day meant to symbolise solidarity with our armed forces and the families who continue to bear the cost of Nigeria’s security failures.
“At a time when Nigerian soldiers are overstretched across multiple fronts, battling insurgency, banditry, and violent crime, leadership cannot be outsourced, postponed, or treated as ceremonial. The physical and moral presence of the Commander-in-Chief on this day is not optional; it is a statement of respect, responsibility, and shared sacrifice.
“The ADC honours the fallen, stands with serving personnel, and recognises the quiet resilience of military families who continue to pay the ultimate price for a nation that has yet to match their sacrifice with competent governance, clear strategy, and genuine political will.
“Remembrance must go beyond wreaths and words. It must be reflected in leadership that shows up, takes responsibility, and places the lives of Nigerians above image management, foreign trips, or political convenience.”
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