[Mhiz Rebecca]

President Muhammadu Buhari has written the
National Assembly of his desire to extend his
vacation citing medical reasons.
The president had gone on a 10-day vacation in the
UK which also included medical check-up and was
expected back in the country on Monday, January 6.
Since his trip to the UK, there has been runour that
the president had passed away although this was
refuted by his media aides.
However, in a statement by Mr Femi Adesina who is
the special adviser to the president on media and
publicity on Sunday, January 5, the president said
he had to “complete and receive the results of a series
of tests recommended by his doctors.”
Read the statement below:
President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the
National Assembly today, February 5, 2017,
informing 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.