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‘What is Tinubu still doing in France?’ – Atiku questions President’s prolonged stay abroad
African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar has questioned President Bola Tinubu’s prolonged stay in France following the expiration of his official three-week vacation.
Atiku, through his media aide, asked why Tinubu was still in Paris despite the conclusion of the vacation.
He noted that French President Emmanuel Macron had attended France’s international engagements and returned to the country, while Nigeria’s President remained in France.
Atiku said Tinubu’s continued absence was coming at a time when Nigeria was facing serious security, economic and cost-of-living challenges.
He cited Section 145(2) of Nigeria’s Constitution as saying that if the President fails to transmit that declaration within 21 days, the National Assembly shall, by a simple majority of each House, mandate the Vice-President to perform the functions of President.
Atiku lamented that President Tinubu has now been away for 28 days, 7 days longer than 21 days.
“President Bola Tinubu left Nigeria on 30 August for what the Presidency described as a three-week annual vacation. That period expired days ago. His return was subsequently extended, and reports today indicate that his expected return today has been postponed yet again.
“The obvious question is: what exactly is keeping the President of Nigeria in Paris? So where is the letter? If it was transmitted, let the Presidency, Senate President or Speaker publish it.
“If no letter was transmitted, Nigerians deserve to know why the constitutional procedure has not been followed. We do not want to believe insinuations that the inner circle of Tinubu are scared of Shettima being handed the Acting President authority.
“Former President Muhammadu Buhari transferred presidential functions to Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo on five occasions occasions during his tenure, including through formal Section 145 communications to the National Assembly,” he said.
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