President reportedly fit to resume work

March 13, 2017 10:08 AM

The source reportedly dismissed the rumour of the President’s incapacitation on account of his declaration that VP Osinbajo should remain acting President.

President Muhammadu Buhari in Aso Rock after his return from London on March 10 2017

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In a report by Guardian Newspaper, a source in the presidency said that the President is fit to resume his duties after spending 50 days medical vacation in the United Kingdom.

The source, reportedly dismissed the rumour of the President’s incapacitation on account of his declaration that Vice President Yemi Osinbajo will continue to function for more weeks.

Special Adviser to the President on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, in a tweet had ‎said the President would transmit a letter to the National Assembly to make his return to work formal, and constitutional.

Meanwhile, Buhari has appealed to Nigerians not to bother visiting the villa to welcome him.

The president reportedly said, “rather than sending delegations to Abuja to welcome me, may I appeal to our people to continue to pray for the country’s unity, progress and prosperity.”