Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday explained why he requested for longer period to rest in the United Kingdom.
The four-paragraph statement sent to DAILY POST by his Special Adviser
on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, quoted the President as saying
results of the series of medical checkups he carried out in the cause of
his medical vacation had necessitated his stay in London, United
Kingdom longer than he had planned.
The statement reads, “President Muhammadu Buhari thanks millions of
Nigerians who have been sending good wishes and praying for his health
and well-being in mosques and churches throughout the country.
“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.”
Recall that shortly after Buhari embarked on his vacation few weeks ago, rumour had it that he was dead.
This was further fuelled by the fact that the President who was expected back in the country, following the completion of his vacation, sent a letter to the National Assembly same day extending his 10-day vacation in the UK to enable him complete and receive medical results.