Paul Ibe, spokesperson to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has expressed concern over the whereabouts of President Bola Tinubu following his last public engagement at the recently concluded BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
President Tinubu embarked on a two-nation diplomatic visit to Saint Lucia and Brazil on June 28, 2025. According to a statement released by the Presidency at the time, the highlight of the visit was his participation in the 17th BRICS Summit, which ended several days ago.
Since the conclusion of the summit, there has been no official update from the Presidency regarding Tinubu’s continued itinerary or current location — a silence that has prompted questions and unease from members of the public.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Ibe wrote:
“Many concerned Nigerians are asking where President Bola Tinubu is since the conclusion of the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. On Saturday, 28 June 2025, Tinubu commenced a two-nation visit to Saint Lucia and Brazil. The 17th BRICS Summit ended 3 days ago. There is no other engagement on his itinerary, according to the press statement preceding his trip, raising concerns about his whereabouts. However, mum is the word.”
In a satirical tone, he added, “Is it possible that the Nigerian President’s aircraft is passing through a zone where time is standing still?”
As of press time, the Presidency has yet to issue any clarification or statement addressing the growing concerns.
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