Some Nigerian lawmakers have taken vacations abroad in the weeks following the 2023 general elections.
Politicians, particularly the G5 Governors and Bola Tinubu, relocated their meetings overseas in the run-up to the general election.
They traveled from London to Paris, leaving Nigeria’s coast to have meetings.
Politicians are traveling overseas to “rest” after a grueling campaign season, away from supporters and lobbyists vying for a piece of the new pie.
They passed on Yankari Game Reserve, Obudu Cattle Ranch, and other alternatives around the country.
Some politicians took advantage of the reduced Hajj in Saudi Arabia to depart the country.
According to the report, one of the Speakership candidates traveled to the Holy Land for consultation.
Muktar Betara, a candidate for Speaker, met with members-elect in his candidacy for the role of Speaker of the House.
At one point, it appeared that everyone who matters in political calculations was in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. At the same time, President Muhammadu Buhari, President-Elect Kashim Shettima, and Femi Gbajabiamila were all in Mecca.
To emphasize the difficulty in relaxing in Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari indicated that if he is not allowed to rest in Daura after the May 29 transfer, he may cross into Niger Republic.
Some lawmakers, however, are not using the pilgrimage as an excuse; rather, they are abroad taking a respite from the arduous campaign.
