Nigeria President, Mr. Muhammad Buhari is set to leave Nigeria tonight for an urgent medical treatment. It will be recalled that few days ago it was reported that President Buhari was having difficulties in eating and drinking.
President Buhari had earlier met briefly with 82 Chibok girls in a controlled environment at the Aso Rock Villa where only govt-run media houses were allowed to cover the event.
In a press statement signed by Mr. Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity) and obtained by HardReporters titled “President Buhari Travels For Medical Folloe-Up”, disclosed that the president had planned to leave Sunday afternoon but decided to tarry a bit, due to the arrival of 82 Chibok girls who arrived Abuja earlier in the day, will leave to London tonight for follow-up medical consultation with his doctors.
“The President wishes to assure all Nigerians that there is no cause for worry. He is very grateful for the prayers and good wishes ofthe people, and hopes they would continue to pray for the peace and unity of the nation.
“The length of the President’s stay in London will be determined by the doctors. The government will continue to function normally under the able leadership of the Vice President.
“President Buhari has transmitted letters about the trip to the Senate and the House of Representatives, in compliance with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution.” the statement stated.
