- The Presidency has reacted to news that the president is on his way back to the country
- There was rumour recently that the president was getting set to return to the country
- The media aide said the president will inform Nigerians when the time comes to return
Bashir Ahmad, personal assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on New Media has debunked rumours that the president is on his way back from London.
The Presidential aide made this known on his Facebook page recently.
According to him, the president will return soon and he would inform Nigerians properly when the time comes.
He said: "Like many of you, I also read that news about President Muhammadu Buhari's return on Social Media platforms and many blogs.
"It's all rumors, President Buhari hasn't returned to the country yet, but he will very soon return and continue the good work he has been doing.
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"As we all saw last week from the pictures of Nigerian Governors' Forum visit to him, he is doing fine.
"When the time comes for Mr. President's return, the Presidency will properly inform Nigerians, like it usually does.
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NAIJ.com had reported Nigerian have reacted to news that President Buhari is getting set to return back to the country after over 80 days of leaving the country for medical treatment abroad.
President Buhari departed Nigeria on Sunday night May 7 to continue his medical trip in the United Kingdom.
This is the third medical trip the president embarked on since he assumed office in May 2015.
The last time the president travelled for a similar trip earlier in the year, he spent 51 days which generated debates among Nigerians as to his capability to function effectively in office.
Watch this video of the reactions that greeted the President's return to London in May: