Nigeria’s President-elect, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has returned to Nigeria after a 34-day vacation overseas.
The 71-year-old politician and former Governor of Lagos State had been on vacation in France, sparking speculations about his health and political future.
Tinubu’s return was early announced by his media office, which released a statement saying that he will be back in the country and in good health. The statement also thanked Nigerians for their prayers and well-wishes during his absence.
Tinubu is a major figure in Nigerian politics, and his return to the country is likely to spark renewed discussions about his potential to rule the country as swearing-in is counting down.
Tinubu’s vacation had been a subject of intense speculation in the Nigerian media, with some reports suggesting that he was seriously ill and receiving medical treatment abroad.
However, his media office had repeatedly denied these reports and insisted that he was in good health and merely taking a well-deserved break.
Despite the denials, Tinubu’s absence had fueled rumors about his political to rule Nigeria effectively, with some analysts speculating that he might not fit enough.
However, his return to Nigeria is likely to put an end to such speculations and set the stage for a new chapter in Nigerian politics.
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