Between Tinubu's vaunted political acumen and lack of quality statecraft

Assessing Tinubu's Political Acumen

Between Tinubu's vaunted political acumen and lack of quality statecraft, a question arises about his approach to international diplomacy.

If you decided not to appoint ambassadors who will interface with their counterparts from other countries and hold high-stakes diplomatic engagement with foreign nations on behalf of the government you lead, how then do you expect foreign leaders to take you seriously as a president?

Throughout his political career, long before he became the president, Bola Tinubu has been widely extolled for his political astuteness and his ability to get what he wants through clever, astute and sometimes brutal scheming and political manoeuvrings.

Tinubu's political career has been marked by his ability to navigate complex situations, but his approach to statecraft remains a subject of debate.

Author's summary: Tinubu's diplomatic approach is questionable.

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