President Goodluck Jonathan
The
Presidency has stated that President Goodluck Jonathan will return to
Nigeria on Sunday evening (today) from London, where he attended the
15th meeting of the Honorary International Investors Council.
Presidential spokesman, Reuben Abati,
who announced the President’s return via a statement, also disclosed
that Jonathan’s illness while in London was due to severe abdominal
pains.
He added that doctors who examined and
treated the President certified him fully fit to return home and
continue his official duties.
He said, “The President is scheduled to
depart from London at about 1400 hours GMT and arrive at the
Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at about
2000 hours.
“He seizes this opportunity to thank all
Nigerians once again for their sympathy, support and prayers for his
quick recovery following the announcement of his indisposition,” the
statement added.
Meanwhile, Jonathan on Saturday denied
reports in a section of the media that his health broke down in London
after engaging in drinking spree during a bash organised to mark his
56th birthday.
He said contrary to the claim, he
observed his birthday on Wednesday quietly with better part of the day
spent on air from Abuja to London while the remaining part was spent in
the privacy of his hotel room.
The clarification was contained in a
statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and
Publicity, Dr. Reuben Abati.
Jonathan said the section of the media
with the wrong information were not beyond the bounds of legal action
for libel and wilful defamation of the character and reputation of the
President “who has courageously stepped forward to serve his country.”
The President, however, thanked
Nigerians, including his supporters, friends and political associates
who expressed and conveyed their sympathies and solidarity with him,
through various means
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