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President Bola Tinubu departs Abuja on Sunday for a three-week annual leave in Europe, with London, United Kingdom, as his first destination.
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The Presidency says the trip is a working vacation, with the President expected to return to Nigeria after the break to join preparations and campaigns ahead of the January 2027 election.
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Tinubu’s vacation comes as political activities are expected to intensify ahead of the 2027 elections, with the President and the ruling APC already positioning for the forthcoming contest.
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The President’s absence comes amid ongoing economic reforms and mounting public expectations over efforts to tackle inflation, insecurity and the rising cost of living.
August 30, (THEWILL) — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Sunday depart Abuja for Europe to begin a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave, the Presidency has announced.
Tinubu’s first stop will be London, United Kingdom, according to a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
The Presidency described the trip as a “working vacation” and said the President is expected to return to Nigeria after the three-week break.
Onanuga said Tinubu would return home to join what he described as the “hectic campaign” for the January 2027 election.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja today for Europe to begin a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave. His first stop will be London, United Kingdom.
“President Tinubu is expected to return home after the working vacation to join the hectic campaign for the January 2027 election,” the statement said.
The President’s planned absence comes as political activities gradually intensify ahead of the 2027 general elections. Tinubu, who was elected President in 2023 on the platform of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is expected to seek another term in office.
The 2027 election is already shaping up to be a major political contest, with opposition figures and parties expected to intensify consultations, alliances and mobilisation as the election approaches.
Tinubu’s administration has, since assuming office in May 2023, implemented major economic reforms, including the removal of the petrol subsidy and changes to the foreign exchange regime.
The measures have significantly altered the country’s economic landscape but have also generated widespread concerns over inflation, living costs and the pressure on households and businesses.
The administration has maintained that the reforms are necessary to reposition the economy, attract investment, strengthen government revenue and create the foundation for long-term growth.
Beyond the economy, the government has continued to face pressure over insecurity, unemployment and other social challenges, with Nigerians expecting further action as the administration moves deeper into its tenure.
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