Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has left the country to seek urgent medical treatment in London for undisclosed illness.
Mr. Buhari has previously been in London in January for seven weeks of medical leave.
In a statement, the President assured all Nigerians that there is no cause for worry, and he is grateful for the prayers and good wishes of the people.
I'd like to assure all Nigerians that there is no cause for worry. I appreciate your prayers & kind wishes.May God continue to bless Nigeria
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) May 7, 2017
The statement says that the length of the president’s stay in London will be determined by the doctors.
Mr Buhari has left Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo in charge, saying that he has absolute confidence that government will continue to run smoothly while he is away
As I noted earlier,I have absolute confidence that Govt will continue to run smoothly while I'm away. God bless the Fed Republic of Nigeria https://t.co/zORIF5KFGN
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) May 7, 2017
Vice President @ProfOsinbajo will take charge in my absence. Government will continue to function smoothly and efficiently.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) May 7, 2017
