Leadership and Diplomacy
Between Tinubu's vaunted political acumen and lack of quality statecraft lies a significant concern.
If a president decides not to appoint ambassadors to interface with foreign counterparts and engage in high-stakes diplomacy, it raises questions about how foreign leaders will perceive them seriously.
How then do you expect foreign leaders to take you seriously as a president?
Throughout his career, Bola Tinubu has been known for his political astuteness, achieving his goals through clever and sometimes brutal scheming and manoeuvrings.
Tinubu's ability to navigate complex political situations has been widely recognized, but his approach to statecraft and diplomacy is now under scrutiny.
Author's Summary
Tinubu's political acumen is overshadowed by his lack of quality statecraft.