Tinubu jets out to France, Saudi Arabia for vacation, lesser Hajj

The President-elect, Senator Bola Tinubu, has left the country for Paris, the capital city of France, to rest while getting ready for his May 29 swearing in ceremony.

He will be moving to Saudi Arabia from Paris to take part in lesser Hajj.

This was revealed in a statement released by his media aide, Tunde Rahman, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023.

He added that the newly elected president traveled out of the country for vacation following a very exhaustive election activity.

Tinubu also ordered his senior aides and campaign agents to proceed on a short rest.

“President-elect, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, has travelled abroad to rest and plan his transition programme ahead of May 29, 2023 inauguration,” Rahman added.

He said Tinubu left the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, for Paris on Tuesday night.

“We cautioned the media against fake news by way of publishing rumours and unsubstantiated claims, just as he urged them to always seek clarifications from our office,” the statement said.

“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.

“We enjoin the media to stop publishing rumours and unsubstantiated claims and to always seek clarifications from our office.”