Nigerians to be ready to see President Muhammadu Buhari return from his medical vacation in London to the country anytime soon.
Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity to the President, made the statement in an interview with Channels Television in Abuja on Today.
Garba Shehu, said the president was no longer “enjoying his stay’’ outside the country.
He said “As a matter of fact, we should be getting ready to see the president flesh and blood and that will be as soon as possible.
“The president (himself) is looking forward to being home to be with his people.
“I don’t think he is enjoying any longer an extended vacation outside the country,’’
Commenting on the president’s telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump, the Garba said it was “undiplomatic’’ for anyone to demand the release of the audio recording of the conversation.
According to him, releasing an audio containing the telephone conversation between two presidents is highly unethical and against modern civilisation.
“No, I don’t think so; I don’t think it is permitted in international diplomacy. I think if we had recorded Mr. Trump in this conversation it would have offended our diplomatic relations.
“I think the Americans themselves would not have recorded this conversation of president to president,’’
Malam Shehu said there was not enough time for the two presidents to discuss other continental and international issues.
He expressed optimism that the conversation would boost bilateral relations between Nigeria and the U.S.
Mr. Buhari proceeded on medical vacation on January 19 and wrote to the Senate that Vice-president Yemi Osinbajo would act in his absence.
His absence which has stretched beyond the initial 10-day request has generated speculations about his health condition.
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