The Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki and the Speaker of the House of Representatives Yakubu Dogara have travelled to London to meet President Muhammadu Buhari.
A source at the National Assembly confirmed this to sources.
The Senate President and the Speaker left for London on Wednesday morning, to meet with President Buhari who has extended his vacation indefinitely to attend to his health.
Buhari Extends Return
The President had on February 5, 2017 written to the National Assembly informing of his desire to extend his leave in order to complete and receive the results of a series of tests recommended by his doctors.
This was according to a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Femi Adesina.
“The President had planned to return to Abuja this (Sunday) evening, but was advised to complete the test cycle before returning.
“The notice has since been dispatched to the Senate President, and Speaker, House of Representatives.
“Mr. President expresses his sincere gratitude to Nigerians for their concern, prayers and kind wishes,” Adesina stated.
President Muhammadu Buhari embarked on a 10-day vacation on Monday January 23 and was billed to return to work on Monday February 6, 2017.
Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo has since been performing his duties as Acting President.
