President Muhammadu Buhari is traveling out of the country to London on Sunday night (tonight) for “medical follow-up,”, it has emerged.
His spokesperson Femi Adesina who made this know on twitter handle, said the length of the president’s stay away will be determined by London doctors.
Recall that the President travelled for health reasons barely two months ago spending about 50 days in London.
Read the full statement from Femi Adesina below:
President Muhammadu Buhari proceeds to London tonight for follow-up medical consultation with his doctors.
He had planned to leave Sunday afternoon, but decided to tarry a bit, due to the arrival of 82 Chibok girls who arrived Abuja earlier in the day.
The President wishes to assure all Nigerians that there is no cause for worry. He is very grateful for the prayers and good wishes of the people, and hopes they would continue to pray for the peace and unity of the nation.
The length of the President’s stay in London will be determined by the doctors. Government will continue to function normally under the able leadership of the Vice President.
President Buhari has transmitted letters about the trip to the Senate and the House of Representatives, in compliance with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution.
FEMI ADESINA
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)
May 7, 2017
We wish him speedy recovery.
