President departs London for Nigeria

dimeji akinloye

February 10, 2016 7:06 PM

Speculations of ill health had however trailed the President's vacation.

President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari is reportedly on his way back to Nigeria from the United Kingdom, where he observed a five-day vacation which started last week Friday, February 5.

According to SaharaReporters, the Presidential jet left London for Abuja at exactly 13.45hrs GMT.

It was reported that the Syria Donor Conference Buhari attended in London on Friday, after which he proceeded on vacation, was a cover a medical visit to his doctors.

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While in London, he stayed at an apartment in the Knightsbridge area of the city, but sent his aides back to Nigeria, SaharaReporters claim.

The news platform also reported that the President rested in his apartment following meetings with his doctors for over two days.

However, the President's spokesman, Femi Adesina, has since dismissed the reports that Buhari is sick, noting that he took the break just to rest, having worked for eight months non-stop.

Report also said Buhari may resume his foreign tour on February 24 - with plans to visit Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Qatar.

dimeji akinloye