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President insists only doctors will decide return date

Buhari reportedly said, “I feel I could go home, but the doctors are in charge. I have now learnt to obey orders, rather than be obeyed.”

President Buhari meets Lai Mohammed and Abike Dabiri

According to a statement by the President's Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the President made this known at the Abuja House, London, United Kingdom.

“I have learnt to obey my doctor’s orders rather than be the one issuing the orders. Here, the doctor is absolutely in charge,” the President was quoted as saying.

According to Adesina, Buhari said, “I feel I could go home, but the doctors are in charge. I have now learnt to obey orders, rather than be obeyed.”

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Adesina said the President sent appreciation to all Nigerians, expressing hope that he would be with them soon.

Buhari received members of his media team led by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed at the Abuja house in London.

Buhari who has been receiving medical attention in the British capital since May 7, 2017 received Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu;  Personal Assistant on Digital/Online Media, Lauretta Onochie; and the Senior Special Assistant on Diaspora Matters, Mrs. Abike Dabiri-Erewa.

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