Tinubu’s absence: Akpabio, ADC trade claims over power transfer
Senate President Akpabio and the ADC have traded claims over President Tinubu’s prolonged absence, with the opposition party questioning compliance with th Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubus-absence-akpabio-adc-trade-claims-over-power-transfer/
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has stated that President Bola Tinubu remains in charge of Nigeria despite his prolonged absence from the country. According to Akpabio, Tinubu is on a "working leave" and continues to run the affairs of the country from abroad. He dismissed concerns over a possible leadership vacuum, saying there is no vacancy in the Presidency.
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has questioned the compliance with the Constitution regarding Tinubu's absence. The party's spokesman, Bolaji Abdullahi, described the situation as a "dangerous disregard for the Constitution" and asked who presently exercises the constitutional powers of the President.
Akpabio rejected suggestions that he was acting President, stressing that Tinubu remained in power. Daily Trust reported that President Tinubu is currently on vacation in Europe while Vice-President Kashim Shettima is attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
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