Vice President Kashim Shettima has left Abuja for Dakar, Senegal, to represent President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at Senegal's 65th Independence Day celebrations on April 4. The event marks Senegal’s freedom from French colonial rule and highlights the strong diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Senegal.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has departed for Senegal to represent President Bola Tinubu at the country's 65th Independence Anniversary celebrations. The event, which takes place on April 4, commemorates Senegal's liberation from French colonial rule. The Vice President is expected to return to Nigeria after the one-day celebration in Dakar, hosted by Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
While Shettima is abroad, President Tinubu is also out of the country, currently in France. This double absence has left many Nigerians questioning who is in charge of the country. Social media platforms have been abuzz with reactions, with some sarcastically asking if the country is now on "autopilot." Critics have raised concerns about the leadership vacuum, with some suggesting the government is disconnected from the pressing issues Nigerians face. With both the president and vice president out of the country, citizens have expressed frustration, some joking about the possibility of a military takeover.
