The Presidency has named the President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, AGF George Akume and the Ministers as those in charge of the country’s leadership in the absence of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima.
The Presidency, in a statement signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, insisted that the constitution does not explicitly require the physical presence of either the president or the vice president in the country at all times to fulfill their duties
President Tinubu had earlier left the country on October 3 on a two-week working vacation, while the vice president departed the country on Wednesday for Sweden on an official visit.
“All state organs are functioning as usual. The Senate President, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, ministers, and service chiefs are all in their respective positions, ensuring the smooth operation of the government,” the statement said.
“We had a similar situation in 2022 when former President Buhari and former Vice President Osinbajo were found to be simultaneously out of the country. President Buhari attended UNGA 77, while Osinbajo participated in the burial of Queen Elizabeth II.
“We have also experienced it during this administration. Between late April and early May this year, while President Tinubu was in London, after visiting the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia, where he attended the World Economic Forum, Vice President Shettima left Nigeria, first of all for Nairobi, to attend the International Development Association, IDA21, Heads of State Summit.
“After returning, he left for Dallas, Texas, to attend the US-Africa Business Summit organised by the Corporate Council on Africa. President Tinubu returned home on 8 May. During this time, the government’s machinery did not halt.
“The Constitution, a testament to our adaptability in the virtual age, does not explicitly require the physical presence of either the president or the vice president in the country at all times to fulfil his duties.”
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