Buhari Returns Today After Vacation In London

President Muhammadu Buhari, on one of his trips.   Credit: File

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari is expected to return to Nigeria today after his latest vacation.

Making this known, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu in an interview with SATURDAY PUNCH on Friday.

Shehu, however, said he could not confirm the exact time the President would arrive the country today.

“The President is expected back in the country tomorrow (Saturday).

“For now, I can’t confirm the exact time he will land but protocol officials will alert us on time ahead so that we can move to the airport to receive him. He will definitely arrive in the country on Saturday.”

Buhari had on August 3 started another round of vacation from Friday during which he remained in London, United Kingdom, throughout.

The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, had in a statement on August 1 said Buhari would be away for 10 working days.

He said Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo would be the Acting President during the period.

The statement had read, “President Muhammadu Buhari begins a 10- working day holiday from August 3, 2018. In compliance with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution, a letter has been transmitted to the President of the Senate, and the Speaker, House of Representatives to that effect.

“While the President is on vacation, the Vice President will be in acting capacity as President.

“Buhari will be in London for the holiday.”