Atiku Abubakar Demands Proof of Tinubu's Umrah Trip

Atiku Abubakar, the Nigerian Democratic Congress presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, has called on President Bola Tinubu to release daily, date-stamped photographs and videos of his Umrah pilgrimage in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This challenge arises amid allegations that Tinubu might actually be traveling to France after a brief appearance in Makkah.

Atiku made these claims in a statement issued by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council. Tinubu is scheduled to depart Abuja for Makkah on Thursday to perform Umrah and pray for Nigeria's peace, unity, stability, and progress, with a return expected the following week.

Atiku questioned the trip's connection to Tinubu's health and a reported $20 billion loan request involving a French business partner. He insisted that Nigerians deserve proof of the President's presence in Makkah and transparency regarding the trip's funding and itinerary.