Nigerian President Buhari in London for Medical Checkup
- Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo to run government: spokesman
- Duration of Buhari’s absence to be determined by doctors
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Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari traveled to London for follow-up consultations with doctors after a previous trip there earlier this year, a spokesman said.
“Government will continue to function normally under the able leadership” of Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, presidential spokesman Femi Adesina said in an emailed statement. Buhari, 74, traveled Sunday night and doctors will determine the duration of his absence, Adesina said.