BREAKING: Tinubu’s Whereabouts Clarified: Return To Nigeria Confirmed

• Tinubu’s whereabouts has been clarified.

• Concerns regarding Tinubu’s whereabouts arose after his attendance at the World Economic Forum in Riyadh.

• Reports claim he traveled to London after departing Saudi Arabia.

EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has affirmed that the Nigerian leader is presently in Europe.

Onanuga further corroborated in a statement on Tuesday that President Tinubu is scheduled to return to Nigeria tomorrow, Wednesday, May 8th.

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“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, along with his aides, will return to Nigeria tomorrow from Europe,” Onanuga wrote on the X platform.

The clarification from the presidential media aide follows several concerns raised by Nigerians about the whereabouts of President Tinubu.

This online media platform recalls after his attendance at the World Economic Forum in Riyadh, which took place from April 28-29, President Bola Tinubu departed Saudi Arabia and was expected to return to Nigeria but that didn’t occur, sparking various reactions regarding his whereabouts.

Sahara Reporters had claimed after departing Riyadh, President Tinubu travelled to London, England.

The President’s journey to London was unexpected, as his media adviser, Ajuri Ngelale, had not mentioned a planned visit to the UK in his previous statement.

According to the news platform, Tinubu left Riyadh International Airport at 12:05 am (02:05 am Saudi Arabian time) and arrived at Stansted Airport, London, at 06:35 am UK time.

The presidential aircraft, a Gulfstream Aerospace GV-SP (G550) with registration number 5N-FGW, was used for the 6-hour 30-minute trip.

A senior Nigerian Air Force officer clarified that the aircraft operated under the call sign “Nigerian Air Force 1” during the journey, indicating the presence of the President on board.

Tinubu’s Whereabouts

The officer elaborated that any Nigerian Air Force jet transporting the President is designated as “Nigerian Air Force 1” to ensure special attention and prevent confusion with other aircraft in the vicinity.

This procedural norm is customary for presidential voyages, underscoring the significance of ensuring the President’s safety and security.

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While the presidency refrained from either confirming or denying Tinubu’s reported trip to London, Onanuga has now confirmed the President’s imminent return to Nigeria on Wednesday, along with his entourage.

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