Mrs. Aisha
Buhari has left for London to join her husband who has been on medical vacation
since may the 7th.
The wife of
the President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari has left for London to be with her husband who
has been on medical vacation since May 7. She left on Tuesday.
Revealing
details in a statement, her spokesperson, Bisi Olumide-Ajayi said that the
President’s wife thanked Nigerians who have been praying for her husband.
The
statement read,
“The wife of
the President, Her Excellency, Mrs.Aisha Buhari today (Tuesday) left for the
United Kingdom.
“Her
Excellency will spend some time with her husband, President Muhammadu Buhari,
who is presently on medical vacation.
“She
expressed her appreciation to the millions of Nigerians who have been praying
for his quick and safe return.”It would be recalled that the Special Adviser to
the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, had announced shortly
before President Muhammadu Buhari left the country that the duration of his
stay in London would be determined by his doctors.
The
statement read,“
President
Muhammadu Buhari proceeds to London tonight for follow-up medical consultation
with his doctors.
“He 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.
“The
President wishes to assure all Nigerians that there is no cause for worry. He
is very grateful for the prayers and good wishes of the 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. 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.”
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