The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council has expressed deep concern over President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's prolonged absence from Nigeria. As of Sunday, September 27, 2026, President Tinubu had yet to return to the country following the expiration of his vacation on September 21. The opposition party is demanding full disclosure from the Presidency over the President's whereabouts and the circumstances surrounding the extension of his stay abroad.
The ADC Presidential Campaign Council, in a statement by Kola Ologbondiyan, Director, Media and Publicity, said the Presidency owes Nigerians a clear and transparent explanation. The continued absence of the President, without sufficient public information, has generated questions and public concern. The office of the President is a public trust, and Nigerians are entitled to know where their President is and who is exercising presidential authority while he remains outside the country.
This is particularly important at a time when Nigeria is confronted by serious economic pressures, widespread hardship, and persistent security challenges. The country cannot afford uncertainty at the highest level of government. The ADC has called on the Presidency to immediately provide clear, verifiable information on the President's current location, the reason for the prolonged absence, and the constitutional arrangements governing the administration of the country during this period.
The Presidency must also clarify the status of the President's vacation and explain the constitutional basis for the current arrangement. The ADC is concerned by the reported decision to extend the President's vacation and the directive that the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume, should continue to represent the President at official functions.
The ADC believes that such explanations do not answer the fundamental question confronting Nigerians: who is constitutionally and effectively in charge of the affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria while the President remains away? The campaign council said it joins concerned Nigerians in demanding transparency, accountability, and respect for the constitutional responsibilities attached to the office of President.
President Tinubu was elected to lead Nigeria, and Nigerians have a legitimate expectation that the Presidency will keep them adequately informed about matters affecting the exercise of presidential authority. The ADC has called on the Presidency to immediately provide Nigerians with a comprehensive and unambiguous explanation. Silence can only deepen public anxiety and fuel speculation.
The ADC's demand for transparency comes at a critical time, with Nigerians expecting clarity on the President's whereabouts and the state of governance in the country. The party's call for openness and accountability reflects the concerns of many Nigerians who are seeking answers on the President's prolonged absence and its implications for the country.
Key points
- The African Democratic Congress Presidential Campaign Council demands full disclosure from the Presidency on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's prolonged absence from Nigeria.
- The opposition party is concerned about the uncertainty at the highest level of government, particularly during a time of economic pressures and security challenges.
- The ADC has called on the Presidency to provide clear, verifiable information on the President's current location, reason for absence, and constitutional arrangements governing the administration of the country.
