Arewa Think Tank Defends Tinubu's Leadership During Absence
Muhammad Alhaji Yakubu, the Convener of the Arewa Think Tank, addressed concerns regarding President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's absence from Nigeria, asserting that there is no leadership vacuum or constitutional breach. Tinubu, who left Nigeria on August 30 for a three-week annual leave in Europe, is described as still being in charge and actively performing his presidential duties.
The State House announced on September 21 that Tinubu would extend his stay by a few days. Yakubu highlighted Tinubu's engagements in Paris, including meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and businessman Vincent Bolloré, emphasizing that these activities demonstrate the President's ongoing involvement in governance.
He also referenced Senate President Godswill Akpabio's statement affirming that Tinubu remains in power, and defended the delegation of Vice President Kashim Shettima to represent Nigeria at international events as evidence of effective coordination within the Presidency.
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