The Presidency disclosed on Wednesday that the absence of President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima in the country does not create any leadership vacuum. This was made known in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
The statement reads in part, “It is important to note that the President and Vice President are fully engaged with the nation’s affairs, even while they are away. There is no leadership vacuum in the country.
“President Tinubu left the country on 3 October and is on a two-week working vacation. During this time, he has been busy answering phones and issuing directives on matters of state. He will soon return to the country before the vacation officially expires.
“The vice president departed the country Wednesday for Sweden on an official visit, working for Nigeria.
“All state organs are functioning as usual. The Senate President, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Ministers, and Service Chiefs are all in their respective positions, ensuring the smooth operation of the government.”
He further noted that a similar situation occurred in 2022 during the tenure of former President Muhammadu Buhari and former Vice President Yemi Osinbajo when both were out of the country, adding that former President Buhari attended UNGA 77, while Osinbajo participated in the burial of Queen Elizabeth ll.
