Tinubu returns from Europe ahead of 29 May transition

Tinubu returns from Europe ahead of 29 May transition

The President-elect, Bola Tinubu, has returned to Nigeria ahead of his 29 May swearing-in ceremony after spending 10 days in Europe.

Mr Tinubu arrived at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja around 3:40 p.m.

He was received by vice-president-elect, Kashim Shettima, Senate President Ahmad Lawan, Deputy Speaker Idris Wase and others.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that the presidential transition council has released a timetable of the transition activities. The transition activities will commence on 23 May.

Mr Tinubu is facing a rebellion among lawmakers-elect of his party over his choice of National Assembly leadership.

PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Tinubu settled for Godswill Akpabio (South-south) and Barau Jibrin (North-west) for the senate president and deputy senate president respectively.

He also endorsed Tajudeen Abbas (North-west) and Ben Kalu (South-east) for…

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