President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday left Nigeria for
United Kingdom for what the Presidency described as “a short leave.” According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Media and
Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the President would
during the vacation undergo
“routine medical check-ups.”
He said Buhari was expected to resume work on February 6.
The statement read, “President Muhammadu Buhari leaves for
the United Kingdom today on a short leave, which is part of his annual
vacation. He is expected to resume work on February 6, 2017.
“During the vacation, the President will also undergo
routine medical check-ups.
“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, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, will
perform the functions of the Office of the President.”
As of the time Buhari was leaving the country however,
Osinbajo was leading the Federal Government’s delegation at the World Economic
Forum holding in Davos, Switzerland.
The Vice-President is expected back in the country on Friday.
The last public event attended by Buhari was the grand
finale of the 2017 Armed Forces Remembrance Day held at the National Arcade,
Abuja.
He had joined other top government officials to lay wreath
in honour of the nation’s fallen heroes.
Buhari had during the week operated mostly from his official
residence.
He appeared briefly in his office on Monday.
On Tuesday, he granted audience to the Cross Rivers State
Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade, in his residence.
The President also cancelled a scheduled meeting of the
Federal Executive Council on Wednesday and remained in his residence
throughout.
While Buhari’s convoy vehicles were lining up in his
residence for his takeoff at about 12noon, his wife, Aisha, was granting
audience to the co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Melinda, at
the First Lady’s Wing of the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
This is the third time Buhari will be embarking on vacation
in one year.
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