By Olutayo Aderinokun (Politics Correspondent)
Presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in the February 25th elections, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has been flown out of the country for vacation and eventual spiritual pilgrimage (lesser Hajj) at the Islamic Holy Land in Saudi Arabia.
This was contained in a statement, Wednesday, by his private spokesman, Mr Tunde Rahman. The statement also said that Tinubu will use the opportunity of the well deserved 'rest' after months of stressful presidential campaign, to make arrangements for the expected May 29 handover event.
The statement by Mr Rahman of his media office said on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 thus: "After a very exhaustive campaign and election season, President-elect, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, has travelled abroad to rest and plan his transition programme ahead of May 29, 2023 inauguration".
The statement also said that Tinubu was flown out on Tuesday night through the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos, to Europe where he is expected to 'rest in Paris and London'.
“The President-elect decided to take a break after the hectic campaign and election season to rest in Paris and London, preparatory to going to Saudi Arabia for Umrah (Lesser Hajj) and the Ramadan Fasting that begins Thursday.
"While away, the President-elect will also use the opportunity to plan his transition programme. He has directed all the senior aides and campaign staff to also go and observe a short rest. He is expected back in the country soon,” Rahman explained in the statement.
The media was implored in the statement “to stop publishing rumours and unsubstantiated claims and to always seek clarifications from our office.” NNL.
