Atiku's Aide Questions Presidency Over Non-Disclosure of Tinubu's Return Date on Foreign Trips

Atiku Abubakar's media aide, Paul Ibe, questioned the Nigerian Presidency's transparency regarding the return date of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's political ally, Bola Tinubu, from a foreign trip. Tinubu's trip to Turkey, described as a multi-day diplomatic engagement to enhance Nigeria-Turkey relations across key sectors, lacked specific details on the return date.

Ibe criticized the Presidency for this growing trend of not disclosing return dates whenever the President travels abroad, suggesting it has become a recurring practice. Tinubu's departure from Abuja for Turkey on January 26, 2026, for a state visit was highlighted, emphasizing the lack of clarity on the duration of the trip.

The statement issued by the Presidency did not specify the exact length of Tinubu's visit, leading to concerns about transparency and accountability in official communications.