For all citizens expecting President
Muhammadu Buhari back in the country soon, Nigeria’s number one citizen
has said he would only come back to Nigeria when his doctors certify him
well enough to return.
According
to Premium Times, the president revealed this much in the letter he
sent to the National Assembly to extend his vacation.
The letter, which was addressed to president of the senate Bukola Saraki, read in part: “… I am extending my leave until the doctors are satisfied that certain factors are ruled out.”
A copy of the letter acquired by Premium
Times and appearing in public glare for the first time revealed that the
president put his return date in the hands of his doctors depending on
his progress in the tests they are carrying out.
The letter read in full: “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.”
Recall that President Muhammadu Buhari
proceeded on a 10-day leave on Thursday, January 19, 2017 after his
letter was read on the floor of the Senate.
Although
the leave was supposed to last 10 work days, between January 23 and
February 6, according to the initial letter sent to the National
Assembly, the president flew out on January 19.
Meanwhile, IBTimes has reported that it is unable to ascertain the presence of President Buhari in London after it turned up empty following a visit to the Abuja House at Holland Park in west London.
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