Nigeria's Tinubu begins three-week leave; VP Shettima's acting status unconfirmed

President Bola Tinubu has commenced a three-week working vacation, with the presidency yet to formally designate Vice President Kashim Shettima as acting president. The absence of an official announcement creates legal and procedural uncertainty regarding executive authority during the leave. This matters as it could affect governance continuity and political stability ahead of the 2027 election campaign.