Aisha Buhari, the wife of the President, returned from the United Kingdom this morning after visiting her husband, who is currently on medical leave in London.
According to Suleiman Haruna, her spokesperson, Mrs. Buhari expressed the appreciation of President Muhammadu Buhari to Nigerians over their constant prayers and stated that he would return to the country soon.
The statement quoted Mrs. Buhari stating that her husband was recuperating fast.
She then called on Nigerians to continue to be strong in the face of challenges and to support the Federal Government in implementing the agenda for which they were elected. She stated that:
“Mr. President thanked the acting President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo for his loyalty and called on Nigerians to continue to support the acting President in his effort to actualize the mandate of the All Progressives Congress,”
The president left Nigeria for London on the 7th of May 2017 for another round of treatment following his last trip in February. He had returned to Nigeria earlier on the 10th of May 2017 after spending 51 days attending to his health.
A source close to the President had stated that Mr. Buhari’s health had improved significantly, although only his physicians could determine when he will return to Nigeria and to work. He had said that the president was largely stable and able to regularly and promptly observe his five-time daily prayers.
He also stated that:
“On those calling for Mr. Buhari’s resignation believing he is too sick to ever govern again, the source said, “That’s the view of those arrogating God’s power to themselves and would surely regret it, Insha Allah.”
