African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has questioned the prolonged absence of President Bola Tinubu from Nigeria.

 A statement released through his media aide questioned what the President is still doing in Paris, France, following the expiration of his official three-week vacation.

He noted that French President Emmanuel Macron attended France’s international engagements and returned home, yet Nigeria’s President remains in France while the nation confronts pressing security, economic, and cost-of-living challenges.

“President Bola Tinubu left Nigeria on August 30 for what the Presidency described as a three-week annual vacation. That period expired days ago. His return was subsequently extended, and reports today indicate that his expected arrival has been postponed yet again.” the statement in part read

“The obvious question is: what exactly is keeping the President of Nigeria in Paris? Where is the letter? If it was transmitted, let the Presidency, Senate President, or Speaker publish it.

“If no letter was transmitted, Nigerians deserve to know why the constitutional procedure has not been followed. We do not want to believe insinuations that the inner circle of Tinubu is scared of Vice President Shettima being handed Acting President authority.

“Former President Muhammadu Buhari transferred presidential functions to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo on five occasions during his tenure, including through formal Section 145 communications to the National Assembly,” he said.