Nigeria: Tinubu Begins Three-Week Leave, Presidency Mum On Shettima As Acting President
Africa1 source1 country🔦 Under-reported57m ago
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu is scheduled to depart Abuja for Europe on Sunday to begin a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave. The presidency has remained silent regarding whether Vice President Kashim Shettima will serve as acting president during Tinubu's absence.
According to reports, the trip is framed as a working vacation. Upon its conclusion, the president is expected to return to Nigeria to participate in the upcoming campaign for the January 2027 presidential election.
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AllAfrica (ZA) / This DayFocuses on travel logistics, destination, and the official start date.
AllAfrica (ZA) / Premium TimesHighlights the president's return timeline and upcoming 2027 election campaign.
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