….Says tests showed he needed longer period of rest
President Muhammadu Buhari had reassured Nigerians that there is no cause for worry, the presidency said in a statement on Tuesday.
According to the statement signed by Presidential Spokesman, Femi Adesina, during his check ups it turned out that the President needed a longer period of rest than envisaged.
“During his normal annual checkup, tests showed he needed a longer period of rest, necessitating the President staying longer than originally planned” Adesina said.
The President who left the country about 32 days ago on a 10 vacation had written to indefinitely extend his stay in London in his doctor’s advice, raising concerns over the state of his health.
The presidency have continued to assure the Nigerian public that the President is “hale and hearty” and there was no cause for alarm.
The statement which was silent on the date of the President’s return however said he thanked “millions of Nigerians who have been sending good wishes and praying for his health and well-being in mosques and churches throughout the country”.
“The President is immensely grateful for the prayers, show of love and concern.
President Buhari wishes to reassure Nigerians that there is no cause for worry” he added.
