The wife of the
President, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, on Tuesday left Nigeria for London, United
Kingdom, to join her husband who has been on medical vacation since May 7.
According
to a statement by her spokesperson, Bisi Olumide-Ajayi, 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.”
Mrs.
Buhari’s journey came three weeks after her husband embarked on his latest
medical vacation.
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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