Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari is set to return to Nigeria on Friday, Femi Adesina, spokesman of the president, confirmed this in a brief statement on Thursday.
Adesina said Buhari expressed appreciation to all those who have been “praying fervently for him” since January 19 when he went on a medical vacation in the UK.
“President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to return to the country tomorrow, Friday March 10, 2017,” the statement read.
“The president left the country on January 19, 2017 for a vacation, during which he had routine medical check-ups.
“The holiday was extended based on doctors’ recommendation for further tests and rest.
“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.”
Circulation of pictures and details of telephone conversations were among the strategies deployed by the presidency to dismiss rumours on Buhari’s health.
[…] The Presidency had confirmed on Thursday that the president would return after his 49-day vacation. […]