35 Days After: ‘Buhari still needs more rest’

President Muhammadu Buhari, yesterday, revealed why he cannot come back to the country now, saying that further medical tests have revealed “he needs more time of rest.”

In a message signed by his special adviser on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, he said the president expressed his deep appreciation to millions of Nigerians, who have been praying for him in Mosques and Churches.

Recall that The Daily Times had reported exclusively, in its February 15, 2017, that Nigerians should not expect the president anytime soon based on first hand information on his state of health in London, as was revealed by top shots of the All Progressive Congress (APC).

The president, however, while thanking Nigerians, who have been sending him good wishes and praying for his health and well-being in Mosques and Churches throughout the country, assured there is no cause for alarm over his health status, adding that he only needed more time to rest before coming back to Nigeria.

According to the statement, “The president is immensely grateful for the prayers, show of love and concern.”

President Buhari, who also reassured Nigerians that there is no cause for worry, added that he cannot come back now because “he needs a longer period of rest.”

“During his normal annual checkup, tests showed he needed a longer period of rest, necessitating the president staying longer than originally planned.”

Adesina, while speaking further with State House correspondents on the statement he issued earlier, said the president wants Nigerians to know that he appreciates their prayers, concerns and goodwill.