The Nigerian Presidency responds to public concern over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s continued absence from Abuja, saying he is “hale and hearty” and can carry out his duties while away. The reaction follows reports that Tinubu travelled for a three-week vacation and did not return when he was expected to last Monday.
In a statement shared through presidential communications adviser Bayo Onanuga, the Presidency argues that Tinubu does not need to be physically in Abuja to do his job. According to the accounts, Onanuga describes the trip as a working vacation outside Nigeria and says the President continues to discharge responsibilities during that period. Both outlets present the same core message from the Presidency, focusing on Tinubu’s health and ability to govern remotely. The coverage centers on the controversy over the timing of his return, while the government’s position is that the absence does not affect his official functions.
