Tinubu Jets Out To Rest, Perform Lesser Hajj

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President-elect, Bola Tinubu has jetted out of the country to Europe.

The Office of President-elect in a statement issued Wednesday and signed by Tunde Rahman said Tinubu traveled to take the much needed rest after a very exhaustive campaign and election seasons lasting for months.

Tinubu will also perform lesser Hajj in Saudi Arabia following trip, as well to marshal out his transition programme, ahead of the May 29 inauguration.

Rahman, Tinubu’s Media Aide added that the President-elect left the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos enroute to Europe on Tuesday night.

“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.

“While away, the President-elect will also use the opportunity to plan his transition programme,” Rahman said.

Rahman said Tinubu had directed that all his senior aides and campaign staff to go for a short rest.

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