President
Muhammadu Buhari has written the National Assembly, notifying the lawmakers of
his return from a 103-day medical vacation in London and his subsequent
resumption of duty, an official has said.
The president signed the letter of notice for
dispatch to Senate President Bukola Saraki and Speaker Yakubu Dogara, hours
after his nationwide broadcast to the nation Monday morning.
The presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina,
disclosed the development in a statement on Monday afternoon.
“In line with constitutional provision,
President Muhammadu Buhari has written the National Assembly, notifying the
legislature of his return to office, after returning from medical vacation in
London,” disclosed Mr. Adesina.
Mr. Buhari returned to the country on Saturday,
after leaving the country on May 7. In his letter dated August 21, his
spokesperson said, he told the Senate as well as the House of Representatives
that he was resuming office.
“In compliance with Section 145 of the 1999
Constitution (as amended), I write to intimate that I have resumed my functions
as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria with effect from Monday,
21st August, 2017, after my medical follow-up in the United Kingdom,” the president
stated.
While Mr. Buhari was on medical vacation, his
deputy, Yemi Osinbajo, was “coordinating” the affairs of the country in acting
capacity.
- Premium Times
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