BREAKING: Buhari off to London for medical check-up

Ima Elijah 14:49 - 31 October 2022

President Muhammadu Buhari travels to South Korea.

As president, Buhari, 79, has spent days getting medical help in the UK.

President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday, October 31, 2022, left Nigeria for London, United Kingdom (UK), for his routine medical check-up.

A terse statement by Femi Adesina, his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, made this known on Monday afternoon.

President Buhari leaves for London October 31, 2022, for routine medical checkup. He returns to the country 2nd week of November, 2022.
— Femi Adesina (@FemAdesina) October 31, 2022

How long is PMB gone?: President Buhari is expected to spend more than one week in London.

“President Muhammadu Buhari leaves for London, United Kingdom, October 31, 2022, for routine medical check-up.

“He returns to the country in the second week of November, 2022,” Adesina said.

PMB's health trips in total: As president, Buhari, 79, has spent days getting medical help in the UK.

Following the criticism that trailed his recent trip, Garba Shehu, presidential spokesperson, had defended the president, saying his decision to embark on the medical trip is wise.

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