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Nigerians are beginning to raise questions over the alleged state visit of Vice President Kashim Shettima to Sweden and the silence surrounding President Bola Tinubu’s extended absence from public view. Shettima’s visit to Sweden was supposed to be an official diplomatic mission, yet only a handful of photographs have emerged—none showing the red-carpet treatment typical of such state visits. The few available images depict his arrival at an airport and subsequent meetings in a small room, which has led to speculation that the visit may lack legitimacy or seriousness.

Adding to the intrigue, President Tinubu—who was initially said to be on a two-week vacation in France—has now been absent for over three weeks. With France just 45 minutes away from Sweden by air, Nigerians expected more coordination or at least a brief reunion between the two top officials. However, no official videos or recent images of the president have surfaced. Oddly, the few released pictures don’t clearly show Tinubu’s face, further fueling public speculation.

Despite the unfolding confusion, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga was quick to assure the public that “there is no vacuum in leadership,” a statement that has done little to quell concerns. The eerie silence is drawing comparisons to the final days of the late President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, whose extended medical leave led to secrecy and political uncertainty.

Even more suspicious is the absence of any Swedish media reports confirming Shettima’s visit—an unusual occurrence for diplomatic missions that are typically well-publicized. Given that Shettima was supposedly representing the Nigerian president abroad, many expected a more high-profile reception and media coverage.

Today marks day 16 of President Tinubu’s “two-week leave,” with no clear updates on his health or whereabouts. As Nigerians await answers, the growing ambiguity is intensifying calls for transparency from the government. How long can the government sustain this silence?

Forget all the red ink writing up. One thing is sure, while they are dealing with the people, God too, will be dealing with them.

They see

Shettima is a great guy.

He has been doing great as VP and I believe strongly in the Tinubu administration.

God bless Nigeria

tundegan:
Shettima is a great guy.

He has been doing great as VP and I believe strongly in the Tinubu administration.

God bless Nigeria

Is that the reason Tinubu didn't properly hand over to him when he proceeded on leave

I don't believe this is a mystery. It's a media hype and sensationalism. I believe that our VP has been properly received in Sweden and the media there may not be covering it as much as the Nigerian media.

As for President Tinubu, he is not on vacation but has taken some time off to rest and recharge and we are confident that he will be back soon.

May God bless Nigeria for ever!

Never been a fan of Nnamdi Kanu but none in the history of mankind has more aptly and correctly described this enclave called Nigeria better than he did.

Nigeria is indeed a Zoo.

Oga boko haram is the Nordics to beg that that short engine in finland allow them breath i Nigeria...lol. I guess he has forgotten his bretheren in Maidugiri too! Anyway...oil & gas no dey maidugiri sha..

As for that old vegetable. GEJ curse really catch the old grandpa! You go tief mandate wey belong to another person and you think say you go dey ok. For where, especially if na men in Black you tief their something.

If Asiwaju lke make he wear that occult cap from Nigeria to france or to uk...this remaining two years go rough for am and any clown wey say he dey Batified, na hungry go reset your brain like Joe Igbokwe!

If asiwaju like make he gather 1000 alfas or sacrfice 200 rams..... he don price, i believe he don dey see the result! You wan rule people wey no want you by force

As long as the local.se didnt carry it, its a private visit by a private indivual flyng into to Arlanda on a Nigerian govt jet! Na Swedes wey dey try save their Companies facing cash crunch like Northvolt naim wan get time for unserious people?

The Left are no longer in power in Sweden...na core Nationalists dey gallant there.

Mystery ko, circumstances ni

No vacuum in governance. Everything is running smoothly. Those who want to know where the president is should go to Aso rock and ask them

Shadomaan7:
No vacuum in governance. Everything is running smoothly. Those who want to know where the president is should go to Aso rock and ask them

Una own na to dey support nonsense like zombie..

No thinking faculty at all

Na Simon ekpa e wan kidnap

E no work for Finland him wan try Sweden

ddippset:
Never been a fan of Nnamdi Kanu but none in the history of mankind has more aptly and correctly described this enclave called Nigeria better than he did.

Nigeria is indeed a Zoo.

Good morning 😂😂😂

atiku4President:
Forget all the red ink writing up. One thing is sure, while they are dealing with the people, God too, will be dealing with them.

lol.... the sooner we start "dealing" with these people ourselves, the better

This is what happens when you don't have a life outside politics.

The matter wey concern una like say na your family members

helinues:
Mystery ko, circumstances ni

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It is really strange for a President and his vice to be out of the country at the same time

I think by now, everyone knows that Tinubu's frequent visits to France is about his health

He is receiving treatment for an illness in France and cannot risk changing Doctors at this time

Shettima is doing the right thing by keeping a low profile.