Atiku Raises Doubt Over Tinubu’s Umrah Trip

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has accused President Bola Tinubu of utilizing his introduced Umrah pilgrimage as a smokescreen or subterfuge, saying credible intelligence out there to him factors to France because the President’s precise vacation spot.

In a press release issued by Phrank Shaibu, Director of Strategic Communication of the ADC Presidential Campaign Council, Atiku mentioned there was motive to consider President Tinubu would possibly simply make a quick look in Makkah earlier than continuing to France.

He additionally raised questions on whether or not the journey is linked to the President’s well being and a reported $20 billion mortgage request involving a French enterprise associate. Atiku referred to as on the Presidency to handle these considerations and disclose the President’s full itinerary.

Atiku mentioned that if President Tinubu is actually touring to wish for Nigeria, the Presidency ought to launch clear, present, date-stamped pictures and movies every day displaying him on the Kaaba and taking part within the rites of Umrah. Nigerians, he mentioned, deserve verifiable proof of the President’s presence in Makkah and a clear account of his every day actions within the Holy Land.

Atiku mentioned he and different Nigerians would be part of President Tinubu in salat and prayers for the peace and progress of the nation. He cautioned that nobody ought to invoke the identify of Almighty Allah in useless, including {that a} non secular mission undertaken on behalf of the nation should be handled with seriousness and transparency.

He mentioned an official journey offered as a mission for Nigeria is a matter of public curiosity. Nigerians are entitled to know the President’s every day engagements and the way the journey is being funded. He urged the Presidency to reply these questions plainly and supply the proof the nation deserves.