Buhari expected back from UK in 2 weeks -BBC

A Nigerian state governor says he expects
President Muhammadu Buhari to return
home from the UK within the next two
weeks.
Governor Rochas Okorocha was a member
of a delegation who met the president in
London on Sunday.
Mr Buhari has been receiving treatment in
the UK for an unspecified illness.
His absence has led to some anxiety in
Nigeria, with some speculating that he
might have died. Others have worried he
may not be able to return to duty.
The presidency later released images of Mr
Buhari, 74, at the meeting with governors
from his party. It is the first time he has
been pictured in London since leaving
Nigeria almost 80 days ago.
‘High spirits’
The Imo state governor told the BBC’s
Newshour programme on Monday: “I met
a very hardy man in high spirits, and he’s
doing quite well. He has not lost his sense
of humour, for which is he known for.
“So he is doing quite well and we are very
pleased to see him and I think that has
gone a long way to reassure Nigerians
about the health of their president.”
Mr Okorocha earlier said Mr Buhari had
laughed off rumours concerning his health
when asked about them.
“President Buhari was completely
unperturbed by the cocktail of lies. He,
instead, sent his best wishes to
Nigerians.”
Mr Buhari would be returning as soon as
doctors gave him the green light, Mr
Okorocha said.
The president left Nigeria on 7 May – his
second trip to the UK for treatment this
year.
In his absence, he has given Vice-
President Yemi Osinbajo full powers to act
as head of state.