Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari has said he would only return to Nigeria when his London doctors certify him well enough to leave.
The information was contained in Buhari’s February 5 letter to the President of
the Senate, Bukola Saraki, informing the National Assembly of the
extension of his vacatioa.
The letter obtained by Premium Times on Saturday reads: “Further to
my letter dated 18th January 2017 in which I notified the Distinguished
Senate of taking part of my annual leave.
“During my leave, I took the opportunity to have routine check-ups and consult my long standing doctors in London.
“In the course of the routine examinations, certain test result
indicated the need for a course of medications and further appointments
have been scheduled for next week.
“I am therefore notifying the Distinguished Senate that I am
extending my leave until the doctors are satisfied that certain factors
are ruled out. In the circumstances, the vice president will continue to
act on my behalf.
“Please accept, Distinguished Senate President, the assurances of my highest consideration.”
Buhari had on January 18 written the National Assembly, notifying the
legislature that he was proceeding on a 10-day leave and temporarily
transferring presidential power to Vice-president, Yemi Osinbajo.
The leave was expected to last 10 working days, between January 23
and February 6, according to the letter transmitted to both chambers of
the National Assembly.
Buhari was suposed to arrive the country on February 5 for resumption of work on February 6.
Meanwhile, the presidency has assured that Buhari will not sneak into Nigeria.