THE CABLE
President Muhammadu Buhari will spend an additional week in London before returning to Nigeria, the presidency has said.
In a statement released late on Tuesday, Femi Adesina, presidential spokesperson, said the delay in Buhari’s return is at the “behest” of his dentist.
He said the president has an appointment with a specialist in five days’ time following an already-commenced procedure.
“President Muhammadu Buhari will be in London, United Kingdom, for an additional week, at the behest of his dentist, who has started attending to him,” the statement reads.
“The specialist requires to see the president in another five days for a procedure already commenced.”
President Buhari travelled to the UK on May 3 to attend the coronation of King Charles III.
The coronation ceremony which took place on May 6 was attended by leaders and dignitaries from across the world.
