President Tinubu’s Leave Extension Sparks Reactions

Leadership News | 22-09-2026 04:25am |

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has extended his working vacation by a few days, prompting political and legal reactions. Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar questioned the constitutional status of presidential authority during Tinubu's prolonged absence. Constitutional lawyers have offered divergent interpretations of Section 145 of the 1999 Constitution regarding presidential absence and the transfer of executive functions. The Presidency dismissed insinuations about Tinubu's non-attendance at the 81st United Nations General Assembly as baseless and irresponsible.

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