BEVERLY HILLS, March 9, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari has arrived the country.
The President arrived on Friday morning at about 7.41am, 51 days after he left the country on a medical vacation. He’s is scheduled to depart for the villa in Abuja in a presidential helicopter.
The news of his imminent return on Friday was broken Thursday night in a statement by his media aide, Femi Adesina.
“President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to return to the country tomorrow, Friday March 10, 2017. The President left the country on January 19, 2017 for a vacation, during which he had routine medical check-ups,” Adesina said.
“The holiday was extended based on doctors’ recommendation for further tests and rest.
“President Buhari expresses appreciation to teeming Nigerians from across the country and beyond, who had prayed fervently for him and also sent their good wishes.”
Sources also revealed that the president might address the nation on Friday after his long absence, in order to quell any concerns over his capacity to govern.
*** Editor’s note: This report has been updated and corrected to reflect the exact time the president landed. We apologise for the mix up in our previous report.
