Buhari Writes National Assembly, Seeks An Extension Of His Medical Vacation

President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly to seek an extension of his 10-day medical vacation in London. 

In a letter signed by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina and made available to newsmen today by the Personal Assistant to the president on Media Engagement, Bashir Ahmad, explain that the extension was necessary because the president still has to undergo some tests and receive the results for a series of tests that had been recommended by his doctors. 

The letter reads: “The President had planned to return to Abuja this evening (Sunday), 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.” This is not the first time Mr Buhari has sought an extension of his medical vacation in London.

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It had twice extended his stay previously. The President is seeking a second term in office. His opponents have declared that he is not fit to govern the nation effectively on the account of health challenges but Mr Buhari’s handlers have punctured such saying the President is “just undergoing routine medical checkup”. 

Many have asked why Mr. Buhari’s ailments cannot be treated in Nigeria after making huge budgets for the clinic inside Aso Rock villa. Many medical experts have argued that treating the President abroad does not augur well for the image of the country.