Tinubu’s ‘working vacation’ sparks Section 145 debate — Okonkwo

…Asks Presidency to clarify whether letter was sent to National Assembly

By Juliet Umeh

Kenneth Okonkwo, spokesperson for former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has asked the Presidency to clarify whether President Bola Tinubu transmitted a written declaration to the National Assembly before proceeding on his recent vacation abroad.
Speaking during a television interview, Okonkwo disputed the government’s description of the trip as a “working vacation,” arguing that Nigerians deserved a clear account of how presidential duties were handled during Tinubu’s absence.
He said: “The Constitution is very clear. Section 145. Whenever the President is proceeding on vacation, or otherwi...