The familiar sight of a Nigerian leader waving and smiling from the open door of the presidential jet seems set to continue.
It is a sight Nigerians have become used to during the presidency of Muhammadu Buhari (currently in London for dental care), and it looks like it will continue under Bola Tinubu, the 71-year-old incoming president.
This is the second time Mr Tinubu has gone abroad since winning February’s election on the back of a gruelling months-long campaign, and these trips are raising questions about his health for the daunting job that lies ahead.
Mr Tinubu has no official powers until he is sworn in on 29 May so many are not buying this as the “work trip” it has been sold as by his aides.
But whatever his reason, he looks set to join other African leaders who tend to prefer foreign trips either for holiday, state meetings or routine medical check-ups.
While the man he will be replacing preferred the UK, Mr Tinubu’s choice destination is not far away in France.
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