President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Europe to begin a three-week vacation as part of his annual leave.
The President’s first destination is London, United Kingdom, according to a statement issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Onanuga said Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria after the working vacation to join the campaign ahead of the January 2027 general elections.
The President’s vacation comes as political activities intensify ahead of the 2027 elections, with the official campaign season for the January 16 presidential and National Assembly polls already underway.
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) officially opened the campaign period on August 19, paving the way for political parties and their candidates to commence rallies and other campaign activities.
Tinubu, who is seeking re-election on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), is expected to face a competitive contest involving several prominent opposition figures.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is contesting under the African Democratic Congress (ADC), while Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso are the flagbearers of the New Democratic Congress (NDC).
Tinubu is expected back in the country at the end of his three-week vacation.