African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar questions why President Bola Tinubu remains in France after his declared three-week vacation, saying Tinubu’s absence is now longer than constitutional limits.
In a statement shared through his media aide, Atiku argues Tinubu is abroad for about 28 days and therefore exceeds the 21-day period referenced in Nigeria’s Constitution. He says the Constitution requires the President to transmit authority to the vice-president if the period is surpassed, and that the National Assembly can order the vice-president to act if the process is not followed. Atiku also links the continued absence to domestic pressures, including insecurity and economic hardship, and asks for clarity on whether any letter has been sent to the National Assembly.
The outlets largely focus on Atiku’s challenge and the constitutional issue, describing his call for transparency and comparing Tinubu’s extended time in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron’s international engagements and return home. Neither outlet reports any direct response from Tinubu or his office in the provided accounts.
