The Senate has officially confirmed receiving the transmitted letter from President Muhammadu Buhari about his vacation thus officially making Vice President Yemi Osinbajo to act on his behalf as President for the 10 days he would be on medical vacation to the United Kingdom, UK.
In a letter to the Senate President, Dr. Bukola Saraki, President Buhari said he was writing in line with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended. In the letter which was read at plenary Tuesday by presiding Deputy President of the Senate, Ike Ekweremadu, the President said he would be away from June 6 to 16.
The letter read: “In compliance with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution, as amended, I wish to inform the distinguished Senate that I will be away on a short medical vacation from June 6 to 16, and while I am away, the Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, will perform the functions of my office. “Please, accept, as always assurances of my highest esteemed consideration.”
But there were strong indications that the President may extend the 10-day medical vacation to attend to more health-related issues beyond the ear infection. Those familiar with the President said the treatment may extend beyond ear infection, adding that Mr. President may also decide to have more bed rest beyond June 16.
