- Safiu Kehinde
The Presidency has replied to calls by the 2023 Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) Presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, and his
Labour Party’s counterpart, Peter Obi, for the return of President Bola Tinubu from his trip to France.
NPO Reported that Atiku and Obi had both charged Tinubu to end his foreign trip and return to address the spate of insecurity and killings across Nigeria, especially in Plateau and Benue states.
In reaction, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed that Tinubu had been fully engaged in the country’s governance despite his absence.
Onanuga, in a statement issued on Thursday, maintained that the President’s trip is line with the communicated timeframe of approximately two weeks.
The President, according to Onanuga, had maintained communication with key government officials over critical national matters, including directives to security chiefs to address emerging threats in some parts of the country.
The statement read; “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu remains fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance even though he is away in Europe.
“His absence remains temporary and in line with the communicated timeframe of approximately two weeks.
“The President left Paris for London at the weekend and has maintained constant communication with key government officials, overseeing critical national matters, including directives to security chiefs to address emerging threats in some parts of the country.
“His return to Abuja and the resumption of duties at Aso Villa will follow the conclusion of the Easter holiday.
“The President’s commitment to his duties remains unwavering, and his administration continues to function effectively under his leadership.
“We appreciate the public’s concern and assure all Nigerians that governance proceeds without interruption.”