Muhammadu Buhari returns to Nigeria, but vice-president will remain in charge
Kaduna — Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari returned home on Friday after nearly two months of medical leave in Britain, state television and a Reuters witness said. He said he would leave his deputy in charge for the time being and not immediately resume power. The 74-year-old said Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo “will continue” in the role of acting-president “and I will continue to rest”. No timeline was given for how long Osinbajo would be in charge. Buhari, 74, walked unaided from his plane after it landed at an air force base in the northern city of Kaduna. The former military ruler then boarded a waiting helicopter, state television showed. Details of his condition have not been disclosed. In images released by his office this week, Buhari looked painfully thin but was smiling as he greeted Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby in London. Buhari left Abuja on January 19 for 10 days of treatment in Britain but extended his stay on the advice of doctors. Before his departure, Buh...
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