There is no leadership vacuum in the country – Presidency says as President and VP are out of the country

The Presidency has clarified that there is no leadership vacuum in Nigeria, despite both President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima being out of the country.

This response came after journalists raised concerns about who is overseeing national affairs in their absence.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, October 16, Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, reassured Nigerians that the President and Vice President are fully engaged in governing the country, even while abroad.

“It is important to note that the President and Vice President are fully engaged with the nation’s affairs, even while they are away. There is no leadership vacuum in the country,” Onanuga said.

“During this time, he has been busy answering phones and issuing directives on matters of state. He will soon return to the country before the vacation officially expires

“President Buhari attended UNGA 77, while Osinbajo participated in the burial of Queen Elizabeth II,” Onanuga noted, adding that a similar occurrence took place between late April and early May of this year under the current administration.