President Muhammadu
Buhari has allayed the anxiety of Nigerians about his health, assuring
them that there is no cause for worry.
President Buhari
In a statement today, President Buhari, who is in London thanked
millions of Nigerians who have been sending good wishes and praying for
his health and well-being in mosques and churches throughout the
country.
According to Presidential media adviser, Femi Adesina, “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,” Adesina said.
President Buhari began his vacation on 19 January, choosing London,
where he also planned to conduct some routine medical checks. He was
billed to return to work on 6 February.
On 5 February, he notified the Nigerian Senate that he needed more time
based on the advice of his doctors that he await the results of some
tests.
In his absence, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has been acting for him.
