Tinubu Still in Control of Governance Despite Foreign Trips, Easter Holiday Abroad' Says Onanuga

By: Olufemi Orunsola 

Amid criticisms that have trailed Tinubu’s trip to France since April 2, 2025, and pockets of unfortunate incidents that have occurred in the country during the period, spokesperson of the Nigerian President, Bayo Onanuga, has affirmed that 

Tinubu remained fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance even though he was away in Europe.

OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that Bayo Onanuga made this known in a statement made available to journalists on Thursday.

He affirmed that, Nigeria’s President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu will be spending Easter holidays in foreign land, while his return after the easter festive and the resumption of duties at Aso Villa in Abuja, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) will follow the conclusion of the holiday. he (Tinubu) will return to the country after Easter.

OTN News further reports that Onanuga emphasized that the President’s return to Abuja and the resumption of duties at Aso Villa will follow the conclusion of the Easter holiday, explaining that Tinubu remained fully engaged in Nigeria’s governance even though he was away in Europe.

According to him, "His absence remains temporary and in line with the communicated timeframe of approximately two weeks. He is) overseeing critical national matters, including directives to security chiefs to address emerging threats in some parts of the country. "

Onanuga further stated that, "The president’s commitment to his duties remains unwavering, and his administration continues to function effectively under his leadership. We appreciate the public’s concern and assure all Nigerians that governance proceeds without interruption."

The presidential spokesperson in the statement added that the president left Paris for London at the weekend and had maintained constant communication with key government officials.

It would be recalled that mid week, in a statement posted on his X handle, the Presidential Candidate of Labour Party (LP), Peter Obi had urged the president to suspend all his engagements in France and rush home to address the disturbing issues facing the country.