Atiku’s aide criticises lack of clarity on Tinubu’s travel plans
Paul Ibe, the media aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has raised concerns about the Presidency’s approach to disclosing details of Bola Tinubu’s foreign trips. He criticised the recurring omission of return dates for the President’s travels, questioning the transparency of such practices. The Presidency recently announced that Tinubu will embark on a state visit to the Republic of Turkey, but did not specify when he would return. This has sparked public debate about the openness of the President’s travel itinerary.
What we know
- Paul Ibe criticised the Presidency for not providing return dates for Bola Tinubu’s foreign trips.
- The Presidency announced that Tinubu is expected to depart Abuja on Monday, January 26, 2026, for a state visit to the Republic of Turkey.
- The visit aims to strengthen relations and explore cooperation in areas such as security, education, innovation, and aviation.
- The agenda includes high-level meetings and the signing of memoranda of understanding in fields like scientific research, energy, and military cooperation.
- Paul Ibe suggested that the lack of a specified return date could allow for unscheduled stopovers, questioning the transparency of the President’s travel schedule.
