Knocks as Tinubu Meets French President for the fifth time since 2023

• President Bola Tinubu met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday, September 10
• Tinubu's visit to the Élysée Palace was announced in a social media post by Bayo Onanuga, the president's spokesperson
• The visit would be the fifth of its kind that the Nigerian president would be making since he was inaugurated on May 29, 2023

President Bola Tinubu visited his counterpart in France, Emmanuel Macron, at the Élysée Palace in Paris on Wednesday, September 10. This would be the fifth time the Nigerian president would be visiting the French president since his inauguration on May 29, 2023.

Bayo Onanuga, the spokesperson to the president, explained that the Nigerian leader was on a private working lunch at the Élysée Palace in Paris, the French capital, while sharing photos of the two leaders together.

How many times has Tinubu visited Macron

In June 2023, Tinubu visited Macron when he went to attend the Global Financial Pact Summit, hosted by the French president. The duo also met in January 2024 when the Nigerian leader was en route to an African Union summit.

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They also met in August 2024 on a private visit, and in November of the same year, Tinubu was hosted in France on a two-day state visit, where Nigeria and France had bilateral talks.

Tinubu, who departed Nigeria on Thursday, September 4, for a 10-day annual leave, was said to be leaving the country for France and the United Kingdom.

Nigerians react as Tinubu visits Macron

Tinubu's visit to France on Wednesday, September 10, has started generating reactions in Nigeria.

Below are some of their reactions:

Henry Ukazu wrote on Tinubu's relationship with Macron:

"Tinubu was the Governor of Lagos when Macron was an intern in Nigeria. Fast forward years later, Macron is treating Tinubu like one who needs help despite the two being presidents. This life is not balanced."

Akinlabi Abdulafeez Adekola commented:

"I'm very sure the political crisis within France will be resolved as Jagaban of Africa is there now, Macron was so happy to receive pbat, the game changer not only in Africa but the world. Just wait and see how things will be resolved."

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Ugwu Joseph wrote:

"Any day that Emmanuel Macron visits Nigeria, heaven would likely fall, as it would continue to make headlines for years. What a joke in appraising the meeting of two presidents as if it were a wonderful and rare thing?"

Zest Punch reacted:

"Tinubu’s state visit to Macron in Nov 2024 sealed deals for jobs & growth! Loyalists, is this Nigeria’s ticket to global power, or are critics right about cosying up to France?"

Chizoba Uchendu tweeted:

"Has Emmanuel Macron visited Nigeria? We need him to visit Nigeria, even if it's just for 30 minutes, we will appreciate it."

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EFCC vs Tambuwal: Atiku criticises Tinubu

Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu's administration has been accused of using the EFCC to intimidate opposition leaders in the country.

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar raised the allegation while hosting Aminu Tambuwal and Abubakar Malami.

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Atiku's allegation came days after the EFCC invited Tambuwal over alleged fraudulent cash withdrawals during his time as Sokoto governor.

Source: Legit.ng