Shocker! I’m Not Coming Back Anytime Soon – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari[/caption]
President Muhammadu Buhari will stay “longer than planned” away from the country as he continues his medical vacation in the United Kingdom, his Senior Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina has said.
President Buhari’s spokesman made this disclosure in a statement on Tuesday, where the President thanked Nigerians for their prayers, saying there is no cause for worry as regards his health.
The statement reads: “President Muhammadu Buhari thanks millions of Nigerians who have been sending good wishes and praying for his health and well-being in mosques and churches throughout the country.
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“The President is immensely grateful for the prayers, show of love and concern.
“President Buhari wishes to reassure Nigerians that there is no cause for worry.
“During his normal annual checkup, tests showed he needed a longer period of rest, necessitating the President staying longer than originally planned.”
Recall that the President on January 19 embarked on a 10-day leave and was expected back early this month, but however shifted his return indefinitely citing health issues.
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The move fueled speculations that his health had deteriorated, with some saying he was incapacitated. The Presidency has since denied the claims.
He has since then been visited by the Senate President, Bukola Saraki, Speaker of the House of Representative, Yakubu Dogara, and the Senate Leader, Ahmed Lawan.
The National leader leader of the ruling All Progressive Congress, Bola Ahmed Tinubu and a Chieftain of the part, Bisi Akande had earlier met with President Buhari in Abuja House, London, where the President is currently based in the United Kingdom.
