Senate President Akpabio Reaffirms President Tinubu’s Role Amid Absence

Senate President Godswill Akpabio dismissed worries that President Bola Tinubu’s recent absence could create a leadership vacuum. Akpabio stated that Tinubu is still actively running Nigeria, and therefore the presidential office remains occupied. The statement came after media reports and social‑media speculation that the president’s prolonged absence might trigger a constitutional succession process. By affirming that the presidency is not vacant, Akpabio clarified that no interim president or special appointment is required at this time. The clarification is intended to reassure lawmakers and the public that executive functions continue uninterrupted. It also signals that the current administration will maintain its policy agenda without delay, as no constitutional crisis has been triggered by Tinubu’s absence.