Thursday, 19 January 2017

Buhari takes sick leave to UK for attention



President Muhammadu Buhari is billed to leave Nigeria for the United Kingdom any moment today.
A statement by his spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina said the President is “on a short leave which is part of his annual vacation. It added said that “During the vacation, the President will also undergo routine medical check-ups.”  the President had since the week been performing the functions of his office mostly at his official residence located within the precinct of the Presidential Villa, Abuja, rarely spending dutiful hours in the office
Adesina’s statement added that “In line with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution (as amended), the President of the Senate, and Speaker, House of Representatives, have been duly communicated.” While away, the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, would perform the functions of the Office of the President. The President is expected to resume work on February 6, 2017.

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