Where Is President Tinubu? Nigerians Question His Whereabouts After BRICS Summit Ends

Many Nigerians are raising eyebrows over the whereabouts of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, days after the conclusion of the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, which ended three days ago.

President Tinubu had embarked on a two-nation trip to Saint Lucia and Brazil starting Saturday, June 28, 2025, according to an official statement issued by the Presidency prior to his departure. The itinerary listed no further engagements beyond the BRICS summit and commemorative events in Saint Lucia, leaving many wondering why the President has yet to return — or even be seen publicly — since the summit ended.

Despite mounting curiosity, no statement has been released by the Presidency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, or any senior government official to clarify the President’s current location or activities.

“Is it possible that the Nigerian President’s aircraft is passing through a zone where time is standing still?” a concerned X user sarcastically asked, tagging @grok and other monitoring platforms.

The silence has further fuelled speculation on social media, with some questioning whether the President may have extended his trip for undisclosed reasons, or if something more serious is being kept under wraps.

This is not the first time President Tinubu’s international travels have sparked opacity concerns. Previous trips have drawn criticism for lack of timely updates, unclear objectives, and absence of media briefings — trends that continue to worry citizens eager for transparency in governance.

As of now, the Presidency has remained tight-lipped, and Nigerians continue to wait for answers on where their President is — and why he hasn’t returned home or addressed the nation.