{"id":404578,"date":"2017-07-24T08:09:53","date_gmt":"2017-07-24T08:09:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ghana-mma.com\/2017\/07\/24\/nigeria-releases-photo-of-ill-president\/"},"modified":"2017-07-24T08:09:53","modified_gmt":"2017-07-24T08:09:53","slug":"nigeria-releases-photo-of-ill-president","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2017\/07\/24\/nigeria-releases-photo-of-ill-president\/","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria releases photo of ill president"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Nigeria\u2019s president has been pictured in London for the first time since he left his homeland almost 80 days ago.<\/p>\n

President Muhammadu Buhari, 74, came to the UK for treatment for an unspecified illness.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, he met governors from his party for lunch and was very cheerful, according to a government statement.<\/p>\n

His absence has led to some anxiety in Nigeria, with some speculating that he might have died.<\/p>\n

Others have worried he may not be able to return to duty.<\/p>\n

The statement said the president \u201cwas very cheerful and has not lost any bit of his sense of humour\u201d.<\/p>\n

Governor Rochas Okorocha, who was among the delegation, said President Buhari was asked about the rumours swirling around his health and laughed them off.<\/p>\n

\u201cPresident Buhari was completely unperturbed by the cocktail of lies. He, instead, sent his best wishes to Nigerians,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

He added that during the hour-long meeting, the president was fully engaged in discussions on home affairs.<\/p>\n

Mr Buhari left Nigeria on 7 May \u2013 his second trip to the UK for treatment this year.<\/p>\n

In his absence, he has given Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo full powers to act as head of state.<\/p>\n\n

Buhari\u2019s unhealthy start to 2017<\/h2>\n

19 January: Leaves for UK on \u201cmedical vacation\u201d<\/p>\n

5 February: Asks parliament to extend medical leave<\/p>\n

10 March: Returns home but does not resume work immediately<\/p>\n

26 April: Misses second cabinet meeting and is \u201cworking from home\u201d<\/p>\n

28 April: Misses Friday prayers<\/p>\n

3 May: Misses third consecutive cabinet meeting<\/p>\n

5 May: Appears at Friday prayers in Abuja<\/p>\n

7 May: Travels to UK for further treatment<\/p>\n

6 June: Buhari\u2019s wife says he is \u201crecuperating fast\u201d<\/p>\n

12 July: Acting head of state says the president will be home \u201cvery soon\u201c<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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