President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to return to the country tomorrow,Friday the Presidency said on Thursday.
A statement signed by the Presidential spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina stated that “President Buhari expresses appreciation to teeming Nigerians from across the country, and beyond, who had prayed fervently for him, and also sent their good wishes.”
It will be recalled that the President left the country on January 19, 2017 for a vacation, during which he had routine medical check-ups.
He was originally billed to return on February 6 but the holiday was extended based on doctors’ recommendation for further tests and rest.
Before leaving Nigeria, he sent a letter to the National Assembly for a 10-day vacation. He transferred power to Vice President Yemi Osinbajo as Acting President.
He could not resume on February 6 as contained in his letter. Another letter seeking extension of the vacation was sent to the Senate. The President said the tests had not been concluded.
Details of the arrival plan were sketchy last night. Even the President’s party, the All Progressives Congress (APC) said it was unaware of the arrival programme.
National Publicity Secretary Mallam Bolaji Abdullahi said last night the party did not know when the President was returning. He said his return would, however, be “a welcome development”.
Abdullahi said a lot had happened since the President travelled out of the country, adding that his return would put an end to speculations on his health.
As a result of the speculations about his health, the acting president had to announce to the nation that the President was hale and hearty. He said he was speaking to the President everyday on governance.
Also, a stalwart of the APC, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, and the pioneer National Chairman of the party, Chief Bisi Akande, visted the President in London,
Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun and the leadership of the National Assembly – Senate President Bukola Saraki, House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara and Senate Leader Ahmad Lawan – also visted the President and took phtographs with him.
The President has also been calling many Nigerians to react to various developments
It was learnt last night that the presidential plane, Nigerian Air Force One, is expected to land in Kaduna because of the closure of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja for runway repairs and a chopper will fly the President to the Presidential Villa. Click to signup for FREE news updates, latest information and hottest gists everyday
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Let him resign. He is welcome
ReplyDeleteStop commenting childishly, though you are teenager by virtue of the value of your comments always, but seek education from your parents to understand a little about Nigeria complexities.
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DeleteThis Stupid Called him self Blessed Mike He has Ethno-religious Tribal Vigotry Against our Amiable President PMB You will soon die with Humiliation. Why asking Mr President to resign after you didn't Voted for him and you don't like him because of your hatred God will punish you and your father can never be the President of even wheel barrow pushers talk-less of being president of Nigeria. Jelousy go kill you Idiot. Buhari remain your president.
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ReplyDeleteBlessed Mike,like everyone one else is entitled to their opinion. So, his comments shouldn't earn him insults and curses. Whoever does that is over reacting.
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ReplyDeleteIs better you just stay back..if you need pocket money..naija will send to you more money
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ReplyDeleteUnbelievable... We can not wait to welcome our Peesido.. Londoner President
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ReplyDeleteStupid Idiot and Bastard El Matosky you are back with your Ethno-religious vigotry God pass you Idiot and Buhari Remain President of Nigeria
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ReplyDeletePMB has overwhelming team of supporters! Chaiii !!! What the country needs now is not bigots, chauvinists and jingoists but nationalists. The ones that have the interests of how to build our their nation at heart with any tool for harmonious solutions culminating in a Nigeria strong in economy. Youths get wise and stop wielding into another's opinion. It is criminal and inimical. We need to stop this division. Rushing PMB back does not bring any immediate solution to our ailing economy rather shortens the man's life span. As Soludo rightly said, the entire leaders of this country can come from one village as long as there's equity, justice and fairness in handling the affairs of the country. Nigeria is a complex project; hence requires a manager that can thrive in an uncertain and ambiguous environment.
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Stop electing your leaders based on religious, tribal or sectional affiliations. It drags us a century back. Rise up youths and hold our leaders responsible for our setbacks. Enough is enough.
WE WISH HIM THE BEST IF THIS INFORMATION IS TRUE. BUT PRAY LET THE RETURN BE DIFFERENT FROM THAT OF YAR'ADUA .... HIDDEN AND IN THE MIDNIGHT. WE WISH FOR AND WANT OUR PRESIDENT BACK HALE AND HEARTHY DEVOID OF THE CABAL'S ACTS. HAIL TO THE PRESIDENT. LET HIM ADDRESS NIGERIANS IMMEDIATELT TO RESTORE CONFIDENCE AND HOPE AND SILENCE ALL PRAISE SINGERS AND DOUBTING THOMASES. IT SHALL BE WELL. Jay 2, Abuja.
ReplyDeleteI wish our dear President PMB better health to pilot the affairs of this complex project called Nigeria.
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