Presidency reacts as Nigerians slam Tinubu over UK move to France

• The Presidency clarified that President Bola Tinubu is currently on a two-week leave, following the backlash against his recent trip.
• Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga earlier announced that the President’s trip to the United Kingdom, starting October 2, was part of his annual vacation.
• Responding to the criticism, Onanuga stressed that Tinubu is not confined to the UK during his leave and is free to travel as he pleases.

The Presidency has addressed the backlash following the recent transfer of President Bola Tinubu from the United Kingdom to France, clarifying that the President is currently on a two-week leave.

Legit.ng reports that President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga, initially announced the President’s departure for the UK on October 2, stating that it was part of his annual vacation.

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Onanga’s statement read:

“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will leave Abuja today for the United Kingdom to begin a two-week vacation, part of his annual vacation.

He will take advantage of the two weeks as a working holiday and a retreat to reflect on the economic reforms of his administration.”

However, President Tinubu was learned to have traveled from the United Kingdom to Paris, France on Friday, October 9, Vanguard reported.

Ibrahim Kabir Masari, the Special Assistant to the President on Political Affairs, confirmed this news through his verified X ID, saying:

“Today, I had the honor of visiting President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR at his private residence in the United Kingdom where we engaged in productive discussions.

“Then we left for Paris, France, for another important engagement.”

Onanuga responds to critics of Tinubu’s travels

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In response to the growing criticism surrounding the President’s travel plans, Onanuga took to social media to clarify the situation, The Punch reported.

He emphasized that the president is not limited to the UK during his leave, stating:

“President Tinubu is on leave for two weeks. He is not limited to the UK. It is his private time. He can go anywhere he wants. He is still observing his leave.”

Representatives move to establish Bola Tinubu University

before, Legit.ng reported that the House of Representatives has taken a major step towards the establishment of a new university dedicated to the promotion and preservation of Nigerian languages.

A bill to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Nigerian Languages ​​passed its first reading on Thursday, October 9.

Source: Legit.ng