Fresh reports emanating from the Seat of Power have revealed that President Muhammadu Buhari is expected to return to the country on Friday, March 10th, 2017. This is coming several days from his expected date of retun.
This new development was disclosed via several tweets by the @NGRPresident, the verified handle of the Nigerian President, controlled by the Presidency.
Recall that President Buhari had departed the country on January 19th after he wrote the Senate that he will be embarking on a 10day vacation in the United Kingdom, which he also disclosed to include a mdeical trip.
Drama however started to unfold on his expected day of return as different twist of events unfolded.
See the tweets that were used to announce the new date below…
President @MBuhari is expected to return to Nigeria tomorrow, Friday March 10, 2017.
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) March 9, 2017
2/ The President left Nigeria on January 19, 2017, for a vacation, during which he had routine medical check-ups.
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) March 9, 2017
3/ The holiday was extended based on doctors' recommendations for further tests and rest.
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) March 9, 2017
4/ President @MBuhari expresses appreciation to all, across Nigeria and beyond, for their prayers and good wishes.
— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) March 9, 2017