Tinubu blows kisses from Paris, skips the Trump question again
An opinion on President Tinubu’s frequent Paris trips, his bromance with Macron, and why he may be avoiding a UN meeting with Donald Trump. Read More: https://punchng.com/tinubu-blows-kisses-from-paris-skips-the-trump-question-again/
President Tinubu visited Paris again in September 2025 for dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron. The two men, who have developed a close friendship over the years, exchanged warm words about their "enduring relationship." This latest meeting comes after a series of strategic visits between the two leaders. Tinubu's first international engagement as president was a trip to France in June 2023, where he attended a summit hosted by Macron.
He also had a three-day state visit with Macron and his First Lady in November 2024, and they met for lunch in Paris in September to "review key areas of cooperation." In March 2025, Tinubu credited Macron's partnership for yielding "concrete security dividends" in Nigeria's fight against terrorism. Despite frequent visits to Paris, some Nigerians question why Tinubu continues to travel abroad while Macron does not reciprocate the visit.
Critics argue that this creates an unequal relationship between the two countries, particularly in times of crisis.
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