Tinubu begins three-week Europe holiday ahead of 2027 campaign

President Bola Tinubu has departed Nigeria for a three-week holiday in Europe. According to his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu's first stop will be London, United Kingdom, before returning home.

The President's decision to embark on the trip has been criticized by Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, who stated that Tinubu's absence at a time of widespread hardship in Nigeria reflects a "disturbing vacuum of political leadership". Atiku highlighted the challenges confronting Nigerians, including rising living costs, food insecurity, high transport fares, and insecurity.

Tinubu's Special Adviser on Media and Public Communication, Sunday Dare, defended the President's decision, stating that the vacation was well-deserved and would allow Tinubu to "refuel" ahead of the 2027 campaign season. Dare noted that the President has been tackling issues related to security and the economy and that the trip would provide an opportunity for him to rest before the campaign season intensifies.

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