- Daniel Bwala dismissed rumours that President Tinubu’s trip to France was for medical treatment, stating it was part of a scheduled official visit
- Bwala criticised social media rumours, highlighting the spread of unverified claims about the President’s health and travel
- Tinubu departed for Paris on 2 April 2025, with his return to Nigeria scheduled for 16 April 2025, as confirmed by his aide
The Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Policy and Communications, Daniel Bwala, has dismissed claims that the President is in France for medical treatment, affirming instead that the trip is purely for official purposes.
Bwala made the clarification during an appearance on Sunday Politics, a current affairs programme aired by Channels Television.
He criticised individuals spreading misinformation on social media, describing them as faceless and unverified sources who often share baseless claims.
“Sometimes on social media, somebody will be tweeting — you don’t even know who the person is; it can be somebody who has mental health issues somewhere, You just see that information is coming out,” Bwala said.
The presidential aide emphasised that President Tinubu’s presence in France is part of a scheduled working visit.
“The President did not go to France to see a doctor; he’s on a working visit and we have been publishing his activities,” he added.
President Tinubu departed Nigeria for Paris on 2 April 2025 and is expected to return on Wednesday, 16 April.
Reps push for establishment of Bola Tinubu University
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Benjamin Kalu, and eight other lawmakers passed a bill seeking to establish the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Federal University of Nigerian Languages.
The institution aims to promote the learning and development of Nigerian languages and cultures according to reports.
