Senior Specials Assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, Malam Garba Shehu has made it clear that the President is not on admission in hospital and that he will return to Nigeria from London any moment from now.
“I just spoke to the President’s personal doctor, and he told me that President Buhari is not in any serious condition as to worry about. He is not in hospital. He is in the residence at the Nigerian High Commission.”
Garba Shehu, in a statement, said that the President is ready to return with his delegation but for the delayed test results, which he said has since arrived.
“He and his delegation were ready to come home today but for the delayed test result which came in today which necessitated that he delays his return.
“There is nothing to worry about as far as his condition is concerned.”
The position of the Presidential spokesman came hours after the president wrote to the National Assembly to inform lawmakers of his intention to extend his medical vacation in London and was silent on the new date of his return.
Astatement by his special adviser n media and publicity, Femi Adesina said: “President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly today, February 5, 2017, informing it of his desire to extend his leave in order to complete and receive the results of a series of tests recommended by his doctors.
“The president had planned to return to Abuja this evening but was advised to complete the test cycle before returning. The notice has since been dispatched to the Senate President, and Speaker, House of Representatives.
“Mr. President expresses his sincere gratitude to Nigerians for their concern, prayers and kind wishes.” [myad]
