Atiku's Aide Urges NASS to Impeach Tinubu Over Unauthorized Europe Vacation

Paul Ibe, media aide to ADC presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar, told News Central TV that the National Assembly should impeach President Bola Tinubu for extending his working vacation in Europe without informing the legislature. He cited Section 151 of the Constitution, which requires the president to transmit a written declaration to the Senate President and House Speaker whenever proceeding on vacation or being unable to discharge duties. Ibe said no such letter was sent, meaning Tinubu has exceeded the 21‑day limit—today marks day 23—and the presidency says he will not return until the weekend. Tinubu’s trip took him from London to Paris, where he met French President Emmanuel Macron. A presidential aide, Daniel Bwala, defended the president, saying he can govern Nigeria from anywhere in the world.

This situation raises constitutional questions about executive accountability and whether the president’s absence disrupts governance. If the NASS moves forward with impeachment, it could trigger a political showdown and test the strength of Nigeria’s checks and balances. Citizens should watch for any formal notice from the NASS, consider how prolonged executive absence might affect policy implementation, and ask their representatives what standards they will use to judge the president’s conduct.

Should the National Assembly pursue impeachment over this vacation dispute, or is it a political maneuver that distracts from urgent national challenges like inflation, insecurity, and fuel subsidy debates?

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/23/nass-should-impeach-tinubu-atikus-aide/