With just a few weeks to go before the handover on May 29, 2023, the president-elect, Bola Tinubu, has returned to Nigeria to a warm welcome from hundreds of his supporters and well-wishers across the country. Tinubu's private jet landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, the federal capital territory (FCT), at exactly 4:30 pm.
Having been away for over a month, Tinubu was received at the airport by top party officials, including a former Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Nuhu Ribadu. The party faithful cheered as Tinubu headed straight to his vehicle, which is believed to be heading to the Defence House, the official residence reserved for President Elects since the return to democratic rule in 1999.
Tinubu's return has put to rest the speculations by some opposition political parties and his adversaries that he may not be available to take over power after the end of President Muhammadu Buhari's tenure on May 29, due to ill-health.
The atmosphere at the airport was electrifying, as Tinubu's supporters expressed their joy at his safe return. The president-elect has a lot of work ahead of him, as he prepares to take over the mantle of leadership in a few weeks. However, with the overwhelming support he has received from his party faithful, there is no doubt that he is up to the task.
The next few weeks promise to be very eventful as Nigeria prepares for a change of leadership. All eyes will be on Tinubu as he begins to put his plans in place to move the country forward. We wish him all the best in his new role as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
