President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has surprisingly departed Abuja for Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic spiritual exercise.
The President left the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Thursday afternoon for the holy city, a move that surprised many Nigerians.
Recall that Tinubu had recently said he will be campaigning in only few states because he had pressng work to do as president.
It is doubtful if going to pray for the nation is one of his duties.
According to the Presidency, the trip is for spiritual reflection and prayers for the nation.
The presidency said Tinubu will pray for Nigeria’s peace, unity and progress during the exercise and return to the country after the completion of the Umrah rites.