“WHERE IS TINUBU? NIGERIAN PRESIDENCY KEEPS MUM ON PRESIDENT’S LOCATION AFTER BRICS SUMMIT
GREATRIBUNETVNEWS-THE Nigerian presidency has remained tight-lipped about President Bola Tinubu’s whereabouts after the 17th BRICS Summit in Brazil, sparking widespread speculation and concern. Despite the summit’s conclusion on July 7, 2025, no official announcement has been made about Tinubu’s return to Nigeria or any subsequent travel plans.
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The Uncertainty
– Expected Return: Nigerians were expecting Tinubu to return home after the BRICS summit, but the presidency’s silence has fueled uncertainty.
– Speculation and Rumors: Some have speculated about possible medical consultations or undisclosed trips, but without official confirmation, these remain mere speculation.
Public Concern
– Lack of Transparency: The presidency’s failure to disclose Tinubu’s whereabouts has raised concerns about transparency and accountability in government.
– Growing Anxiety: Nigerians are growing increasingly anxious, wondering about the president’s safety and well-being.
What’s Next?
– Official Statement: The presidency is expected to issue a statement soon, clarifying Tinubu’s whereabouts and putting an end to speculation.
– Restoring Confidence: Transparency and timely communication are crucial in restoring public confidence and trust in government.
The presidency’s original statement, issued prior to his departure, read in part:
“President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Saturday, June 28, 2025, on a two-nation visit to Saint Lucia and Brazil.”
“His first stop is Saint Lucia, where he will pay a state visit as part of efforts to deepen Nigeria’s engagement with Caribbean nations and strengthen South-South cooperation.”
The statement further detailed that, “At the end of the visit to the island state, President Tinubu will fly to Brazil to participate in the 17th Summit of BRICS in Rio de Janeiro.”
During his time in Saint Lucia, Tinubu was scheduled to pay courtesy calls on Governor-General Cyril Errol Melchiades Charles and Prime Minister Philip Pierre. A key highlight was his address to a special joint session of the Saint Lucian Senate and House of Assembly at the William Jefferson Clinton Ballroom, Sandals Grande, Gros Islet.
However, more than a week after the BRICS summit wrapped up, there has been no update on whether Tinubu has returned to Nigeria or continued on another international engagement.
Efforts to confirm his location through the State House website proved futile, as no new press releases or photos of his arrival in Nigeria have been posted. Additionally, the official X (formerly Twitter) account of presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga offers no indication or update about Tinubu’s return.
This prolonged silence from the presidency has triggered speculation among citizens and observers, many of whom have taken to social media to question why there has been no transparency regarding the President’s movements.
As of now, the Nigerian government has not offered any clarification or response to mounting inquiries about the president’s whereabouts.
