President Tinubu Departs UK For France For An ‘Important Engagement’

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed the United Kingdom for Paris, France, where he is expected to attend an “important engagement” after spending over a week in the UK.

The Senior Special Assistant on Political and other matters to the president, Mr. Ibrahim Kabir Masari disclosed this on Friday through his X account.

“Today, I had the honor of visiting President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR at his private residence in the United Kingdom, where we engaged in productive discussions. We then departed for Paris, France, for another important engagement,” Masari said.

Meanwhile, President Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, has addressed fresh criticisms trailing Nigerian Leader’s trip to France.

In a post on X, Onanuga insisted that Tinubu is not restricted to the UK and can go anywhere he wants.

Onanuga wrote: “President Tinubu is on leave for two weeks. He is not restricted to the UK. It is his private time. He can go anywhere he so desires. He is still observing his leave.”