‘What exactly is Tinubu doing in France’ – Atiku questions President’s prolonged vacation
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has questioned the prolonged absence of President Bola Tinubu from Nigeria. A statement through his media aide asked what the President is still doing in Paris, France upon the expiration of his official three-week vacation. He said that French President Emmanuel Macronutrients attended France’s international…
Presidential candidate and leader of the African Democratic Congress, Atiku Abubakar, has raised questions about the extended absence of Nigeria's President, Bola Tinubu, in Paris, France. A statement released via Atiku's media aide queried the reason for Tinubu's continued stay in France, even though his official vacation period had concluded.
Atiku pointed out that while French President Emmanuel Macron attended France's international obligations and returned home, Tinubu remained in France during a time when Nigeria is grappling with significant security, economic, and cost-of-living issues. The statement cited Section 145(2) of the Nigerian Constitution, which stipulates that if the President fails to notify the National Assembly within 21 days, the Vice-President must assume the President's duties.
Atiku remarked that Tinubu's absence had now surpassed the 21-day mark by 7 days, stating, "President Bola Tinubu left Nigeria on 30 August for what the Presidency described as a three-week annual vacation. That period expired days ago. His return was subsequently extended, and reports today indicate that his expected return today has been postponed yet again."
The question posed by Atiku was clear: what is the real reason behind President Tinubu's prolonged stay in Paris, and where is the official letter authorizing his extended absence? If the letter has been submitted, Atiku called on the Presidency, the Senate President, or Speaker to publish it. If no letter has been dispatched, the Nigerian people have a right to understand the reasons behind the breach of constitutional procedures.
The statement also alluded to the behavior of Tinubu's inner circle, suggesting concerns about the possibility of them being apprehensive about Vice-President Kashim Shettima assuming the role of Acting President. The comparison was drawn to former President Muhammadu Buhari's precedent of transferring presidential functions to Yemi Osinbajo on five occasions during his tenure, including through formal notifications to the National Assembly.
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