Senate Dismisses Calls to Address Tinubu's Absence Abroad

Senator Yemi Adaramodu, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Media and Public Affairs, has rejected calls for the National Assembly to reconvene regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's prolonged absence from Nigeria. Adaramodu, representing Ekiti South Senatorial District, stated that the National Assembly is a lawmaking body, not a political platform, and there is no need for such a call.

This response follows demands from some members of the House of Representatives in the Save Democracy Group (SDG) who expressed concerns about constitutional uncertainty due to Tinubu's absence. The President left Nigeria on August 30, 2026, for a three-week vacation, which has since been extended.

Adaramodu noted that Senate President Godswill Akpabio had already addressed the matter, asserting that the President remains in contact with Nigerians. He emphasized that the functionality of leaders is more important than their geographical location, stating, "It’s not your GPS.".