President Tinubu arrives in Paris for second leg of European vacation

President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Paris, France, for the second phase of his three-week European vacation, according to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. The President left Nigeria about two weeks ago, first spending time in London, United Kingdom, before heading to Paris. Onanuga said Tinubu will return to Nigeria after the working vacation to join preparations for the January 2027 general election.

The president's extended time abroad raises questions about governance continuity as election campaigns intensify. While officials describe the trip as a working vacation, critics note that key decisions on party primaries, candidate selection, and campaign strategy may be delayed. The Presidency has not disclosed the exact cost of the trip or the agenda for his stay in France.

Nigerians watching the election preparations may wonder how the president's absence affects coordination with the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and party structures. With less than four months until the polls, timely leadership is seen as crucial for a credible process.

Will Tinubu's European break impact the pace of election preparations, or should citizens rely on vice-president and party leaders to keep the process on track?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/13/vacation-tinubu-arrives-in-france-video/