{
  "id": 10320510,
  "title": "ADC demands clarity on Tinubu’s vacation extension",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/adc-demands-clarity-on-tinubus-vacation-extension-10320510",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T00:19:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/adc-demands-clarity-on-tinubus-vacation-extension/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has called for transparency from Nigeria's Presidency regarding President Bola Tinubu's extended absence from the country. Tinubu had been on vacation since August 30, but as of September 27, he had not returned to Nigeria. The ADC's Media and Publicity Director, Kola Ologbondiyan, stated that Tinubu has yet to address public concerns about his whereabouts and the reasons for his prolonged absence.\n\nVice-President Kashim Shettima has been attending official engagements in his stead, including a trip to the United Nations General Assembly in New York, which commenced on September 22. The ADC questioned the constitutional basis for the extension of Tinubu's vacation and the arrangements for the country's governance during his absence. The opposition party emphasized the need for Nigerians to have clear and verifiable information about the President's current location and the exercise of executive authority while he is away.",
  "summary": "The African Democratic Congress has demanded an explanation from the Presidency over President Bola Tinubu’s continued absence from Nigeria after his vacat Read More: https://punchng.com/adc-demands-clarity-on-tinubus-vacation-extension/",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "ADC demands clarity on Tinubu’s vacation extension",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/adc-demands-clarity-on-tinubus-vacation-extension",
        "published": "2026-09-28T00:08:53.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}