Buhari Begins 10-Day Medical Leave, Hands Over To Osinbajo
President Muhammadu Buhari, on Thursday, announced that he will be travelling to the United Kingdom, UK on a 10 days medical leave.
The President in a letter to the Senate, said the leave days will be between January 23 and February 6, 2017.
The letter, which was read by the President of the Senate, Senator Bukola Saraki, said the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, will be Acting President during the period.
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The letter read, “In compliance with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 constitution as amended, I wish to inform the Distinguished Senate that I will be away on a short medical vacation from Monday January, 23 to February 6th, 2017 and while I am away, the Vice President (Osinbajo) will perform the functions of my office.
“Please, accept, as always assurances of my highest esteemed consideration.”
