Sowore accuses Tinubu of extending Europe trip for medical treatment
Omoyele Sowore
Abdullateef Fowewe
Omoyele Sowore, the African Action Congress presidential candidate for 2027, has claimed that President Bola Tinubu extended his working vacation in Europe to receive additional medical treatment in France rather than attend the United Nations General Assembly.
In a post on X on Monday, Sowore wrote, “Soon as I raised the real reason Tinubu couldn’t go to #UNGA, even when his so-called host, @EmmanuelMacron had left for #UNGA, Tinubu @officialABAT announced he would extend his vacation by a few more days I am certain this was to get more medical treatment and then return to Nigeria packaged for a re-selection they’ve been planning all along for 2027.”
He added that there had been “not a single word about handing over to anyone as his VP is also in New York for the annual UN jamboree,” concluding that “the lies, deception and subterfuge have collapsed” and using the hashtag #TinubuMustGo.
Dailyeconomy had earlier reported that the presidency confirmed that Tinubu had extended his working vacation by a few days and would return to Nigeria at the weekend.
Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga stated that the president left Nigeria on August 30 for London before proceeding to Paris, where he met Macron and businessman Vincent Bolloré.
Vice President Kashim Shettima is leading Nigeria’s delegation to the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, while the Secretary to the Government of the Federation continues to represent the president at domestic events.
Tinubu’s absence from UNGA marks the third consecutive year he has not attended in person.
The government has described the trip as a planned working leave and dismissed speculation about health issues or travel restrictions to the United States as unfounded.
Sowore, a longtime critic and activist, has previously alleged that Tinubu was undergoing treatment in France rather than simply vacationing.
