Onoh urges Macron to suspend Nigeria visit and prioritise France

Denge Josef Onoh, a former South-East presidential spokesman in Nigeria, has urged Emmanuel Macron to suspend his state visit to Nigeria, scheduled for October 28–29, 2026. He says Macron should focus on unrest in France instead of diplomatic engagements, citing the postponement of King Charles III’s 2023 visit and the French crises of 1968 and 2005. Onoh calls the visit a potential distraction as Nigeria approaches its 2027 general elections and urges Abuja to consider the impact on prospective bilateral agreements in the economy, energy and security.