Just In: Osinbajo aborts plans to attend Tinubu’s birthday colloquium in Kano

The Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo would not be traveling to Kano for the 12th Bola Tinubu Colloquium.

Laolu Akande, a Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the Vice President, confirmed in a short statement released on Monday morning.

Akande noted that Osinbajo was on course to Kano this morning but aborted his trip due to bad weather conditions.

“VP Osinbajo spending the day celebrating Ashiwaju on his 69th birthday. Was on course to Kano this morning until weather conditions aborted travel plans,” Akande stated.

Akande added that Osinbajo will join President Muhammadu Buhari who is expected to chair the event virtually from the Presidential Villa.

“He(Osinbajo)’ll alongside Mr. President join the 12th BAT Colloquium virtually from the Presidential Villa. Happy birthday to Ashiwaju,” Akande added.