Bola Tinubu, the incoming president of Nigeria, has traveled to France and the UK to “relax” and organize the transition process before his inauguration on May 29, 2023.
The president-elect left the country on Tuesday, according to a statement released on Wednesday by Mr. Tinubu’s spokeswoman, Tunde Rahman.
The president-elect, according to Mr. Rahman, would later perform the Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
“The president-elect decided to take a break after the hectic campaign and election season to rest in Paris and London, preparatory to going to Saudi Arabia for Umrah (Lesser Hajj) and the Ramadan fasting that begins Thursday,” Mr Rahman said.
He added that Mr Tinubu is expected back in the country “soon”.
The president-elect’s frequent travels overseas continue to fuel speculation about his health.
He made several unannounced trips to the UK and France before campaigns started in 2022.
He is also facing legal battles over his victory in last month’s presidential election.