Twenty-four days after he was declared winner of the February 25, 2023 Presidential election, President-elect, Bola Tinubu, this afternoon travelled out of the country.
Not less than five political parties are contesting the outcome of the election.
A statement signed by Tunde Rahman, from the Office of President-elect, said Tinubu would be going overseas for rest and would proceed to Saudi Arabia, for Umrah, the lesser hajj rite which comes up in the Muslim month of Ramadan, which begins on Thirsday.
The statement read, “After a very exhaustive campaign and election season, President-elect, Asíwájú Bola Tinubu, has travelled abroad to rest and plan his transition programme ahead of May 29, 2023 inauguration.
“The President-elect left the Murtala Mohammed International Airport, Ikeja for 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,” the statement said.