By Teddy Nwanunobi
Abuja (Sundiata Post) — President Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday, met with the quartet of the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo; Senate President, Abubakar Bukola Saraki; Speaker of the House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara; and Zamfara State Governor, Abubakar Yari, before embarking on yet another trip to London over his lingering health issues, later in the night.
Buhari meeting with Osinbajo, others
Buhari, who had planned to leave earlier in the afternoon, was delayed by the arrival of the 82 Chibok girls, who arrived Abuja earlier in the day.
Special Adviser to the President (Media and Publicity), Femi Adesina, in a statement, added that Buhari, in compliance with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution, has transmitted letters about the trip to the Senate and the House of Representatives.
“President Muhammadu Buhari proceeds to London tonight for follow-up medical consultation with his doctors.
“He had planned to leave Sunday afternoon, but decided to tarry a bit, due to the arrival of 82 Chibok girls who arrived Abuja earlier in the day.
“The President wishes to assure all Nigerians that there is no cause for worry.
“He is very grateful for the prayers and good wishes of the people, and hopes they would continue to pray for the peace and unity of the nation.
“The length of the President’s stay in London will be determined by the doctors.
“Government will continue to function normally under the able leadership of the Vice President.
“President Buhari has transmitted letters about the trip to the Senate and the House of Representatives, in compliance with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution,” the statement read.
Buhari meeting with 82 released Chibok girls
Buhari had earlier in the evening received the 82 rescued #ChibokGirls at his residence in the State House before proceeding to London.