Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari will return to the country later on
Saturday after receiving medical attention in London, the presidency has
said. The president is set to return after over 100 days in London for medical treatment.
He left the country on May 7 after handing over power to Vice
President Yemi Osinbajo, who has functioned as Acting President since
then.
Buhari is expected to speak to Nigerians in a broadcast by 7 a.m. on
Monday, Femi Adesina, his spokesperson confirmed in a statement made
available to DAILY POST.
“He thanks all Nigerians who have prayed ceaselessly for his recovery
and well-being since the beginning of the health challenge,” Adesina
said.
A video of Nigeria’s presidential jet, the Eagle One, taking off from
London, UK with President Muhammadu Buhari believed to be on board, has
emerged online.
The clip was posted on @APCUKingdom’s Twitter account on Saturday
morning, as soon as the President’s spokesman, Femi Adesina, confirmed
he was arriving later in the day.
The video came with the caption: “[SAFE JOURNEY]. Eagle One Checked!
Eagle One Flight Plan Checked! Eagle One Cockpit Logbook Checked!”
[SAFE JOURNEY]
👉🇳🇬 Eagle One Checked!
👉🇳🇬 Eagle One Flight Plan Checked!
👉🇳🇬 Eagle One Cockpit Logbook Checked!@GarShehu @jag_bros @Ayourb pic.twitter.com/eBGAElfvAL
— APC United Kingdom (@APCUKingdom) August 19, 2017
The President’s return came after over 100 days in London for medical treatment.
He left the country on May 7, after handing over power to Vice
President Yemi Osinbajo, who has functioned as Acting President since
then.
Buhari is expected to speak to Nigerians in a broadcast by 7am on Monday.