President Buhari extends vacation to complete medical tests

President Muhammadu Buhari has written to the National Assembly informing it of his desire to extend his vacation in order to complete and receive the results of a series of tests recommended by his doctors, Guardian reports.
However, President Buhari was not categorical when he would return to the country. The president had planned to return to Abuja yesterday evening, but was advised to complete the test cycle before returning, a terse statement issued by the presidency stated yesterday.
The situation could negatively affect the credibility of the Buhari’s administration as regards information management as his media aides had earlier told the nation that the president was not sick but had only gone to the UK on vacation. But in seeking an extension of his vacation, the president now refers to advice by his doctors.
According to the statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, the notice has since been dispatched to Senate President Bukola Saraki, and House of Representatives Speaker Yakubu Dogara. Buhari expressed his sincere gratitude to Nigerians for their concern, prayers and kind wishes.