Despite extending his medical leave abroad, President Muhammadu Buhari “is not in any serious condition to worry about,” his media aide, Garba Shehu told Premium TimesSunday.
The explanation came hours after thepresident wrote to the National Assemblyto inform lawmakers of his intention to extend his medical vacation in London.
The news sent Nigerians speculating that the president was gravely ill and may not return anytime soon.
But Mr. Shehu, while explaining today’s development to Premium Times, said the president is not in a hospital but in his residence at the Nigerian High Commission inEngland.
“I just spoke to the president’s personal doctor, and he told me President Buhari is notin any serious condition to worry about,” Mr. Shehu said. “He is not in hospital. He is in the residence at the Nigerian High Commission.
Mr. Shehu further stated that the president was ready to return home with his delegation but for the arrival of some test results which indicated he needed further tests.
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,” Mr. Shehu said.
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