Buhari delays return to Nigeria ‘on dentist’s order’

Special Adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on Tuesday, May 9th,  announced that the President would be staying back in London for another week “on his dentist’s order”.

Buhari had originally travelled to the United Kingdom last week for the coronation of King Charles 111 and was expected back in the country this week.

Giving an update on the UK trip in a statement , Adesina said Buhari was currently undergoing dental care hence the delay in his return. 

“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 specialist requires to see the President in another five days for a procedure already commenced.

“President Buhari had joined other world leaders to attend the coronation of King Charles III on May 6th, 2023.” Adesina said.