Barely 72 hours after President Muhammadu Buhari arrived Nigeria from his medical vacation in London, the President’s spokesman, Femi Adesina, has admitted that his principal could still leave the country for medical check-ups. Buhari might leave for medical check up again.
This comes after Buhari spent more than 100 days in London having left Nigeria on May 7, transferring power to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
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Buhari might leave for medical check up again
But President Buhari arrived the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja. A mammoth crowd was on ground at the airport to welcome President Buhari home after his 103 days of medical vacation. President Buhari arrives Aso Villa. Those on hand to receive him at the Aso Villa were led by Acting President Yemi Osinbajo who had arrived ahead of him from airport. Governor Wike, among others, were there too.
Adesina, speaking on Sunrise Daily on Channels TV Monday morning, however called on Nigerians to pray that Buhari remains hale and hearty.
He said, “What Nigerians should hope for is that our president will remain whole. But if there is any reason to go out why not, you need to first stay alive before you can lead a country so whatever it takes for our president to remain healthy should be done but we want to hope and believe that the worst is over.”
Meanwhile, the President, upon his return, addressed the country on Monday in a nationwide broadcast and Adesina confirmed he is ready to resume office, as he will notify the National Assembly in writing.
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Adesina added: “Later this morning, that letter will be transmitted and which is what signifies his coming back into office – It will be done today.
“They don’t have to read it or debate it, No. What the Constitution requires is for him to send it. Once it is sent he assumes office,” Adesina noted.
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