President Bola Tinubu performed Umrah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, and prayed for Nigeria’s peace, unity and prosperity.
Businessman Wale Tinubu and BUA chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu were among prominent Nigerians reported to have joined the President.
Nigerians have expressed mixed opinions about Tinubu’s prayer while questioning his leadership and linking the pilgrimage to the 2027 elections.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s prayer for Nigeria during his recent Umrah pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has generated mixed reactions on social media, with Nigerians expressing different opinions about his message.
The President performed the lesser Hajj in Makkah on Friday, October 30, 2026, after departing Abuja on Thursday, October 29. His visit came as political activities gradually build ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Tinubu ‘s prayer for Nigeria in Makkah
In a post shared on his official X account, Tinubu called on Almighty Allah to protect Nigeria, strengthen national unity and guide the country towards lasting peace and prosperity.
He wrote:
“May Almighty Allah bless and protect the Federal Republic of Nigeria, strengthen our unity, safeguard our sovereignty, and guide our nation towards lasting peace, progress and prosperity.
Ameen.”
According to the State House, Tinubu performed the religious rites at the Grand Mosque, Masjid al-Haram, where he also offered prayers for relief from insecurity and other challenges facing the country.
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The President said the spiritual exercise was significant to his commitment to Nigeria and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to worship in the holy city.
Wale Tinubu, Rabiu, governors join President
The pilgrimage also attracted attention because of the prominent Nigerians who were around the President during the religious exercise.
Among them were Oando Group Chief Executive, Jubril Adewale Tinubu, popularly known as Wale Tinubu, and BUA Group chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu.
Several governors and senior government officials were also part of the delegation. Reports identified Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed and Katsina Governor Dikko Umaru Radda among those present.
Wale Tinubu subsequently shared his experience on X, describing the atmosphere in Makkah as one that reminded people of humility, gratitude, brotherhood and service.
He also expressed hope that their worship would bring peace and prosperity to Nigeria.
Nigerians react to Tinubu’s prayer
However, the President’s message has attracted different responses from Nigerians, with some questioning whether prayers alone can address the country’s challenges.
One X user, Holy Malam, called for a change in leadership, while another questioned whether the wishes of Nigerians would be respected during the next presidential election.
Other commenters criticised the administration over economic hardship and demanded practical solutions rather than religious appeals.
Some of the reactions included:
@Newbirth30 wrote:
“And purge us of evil leaders who has succeeded in make us groan in hunger, inability to pay our children’s school and in return give us loans in NELFUND. Amen”
@EZINUC wrote:
“Amen.
Only if the will of the Nigeria people is respected in 2027 Presidential election.
@lannist23360349 wrote:
“And Allah gave you everything that can make this country to be better and you choose to convert it all to your circle only and the governments you are ruling with are killing the poorer. It’s well o Mr President”
@ziggymanni wrote:
“Baba, no be prayer dem take build Kaaba oh, na human effort and construction work. Prayer no dey build physical structures. Nigeria needs practical action, good leadership and accountability. 🤔”
@Topmanlamb wrote:
“Very anyhow man, you rushed to Mecca because the North has rejected you. Manipulator…..he wants to use Umrah to win votes in the North. As how? 🤔”
Watch the video here:
May Almighty Allah bless and protect the Federal Republic of Nigeria, strengthen our unity, safeguard our sovereignty, and guide our nation towards lasting peace, progress and prosperity.
Ameen. https://t.co/FhOgL4y3Lt
— Bola Ahmed Tinubu (@officialABAT) October 31, 2026
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