- Safiu Kehinde
President Bola Tinubu has debunked rumours surrounding his healthy as he declared himself fit and ready to work.
Tinubu made this known while addressing newsmen following his arrival at the Murtala Mohammed International Airport in Lagos.
His arrival marked an end to his controversial three-week working vacation.
Reacting to rumours surrounding his health on account of his repeated postponement of his return, Tinubu maintained that he his healthy and sound.
“I’m ready to kick, ready to work. There is nothing wrong.
“Rumours will always be emanating from politics.
“But the fact is I’m here healthy, sound, and ready to go.” The president said.
Asked about his vacation, Tinubu said he enjoyed the period, stressing that he was back to work.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, Tajudeen Abbas, who was among the dignitaries who received the President, expressed optimism that the period of rest would translate into renewed vigour and increased activity.
“It is incredibly nice to have him after one month away, and we believe that the days he has spent resting will translate into more action this time around,” Abbas said.
Other dignitaries at the airport included Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his Deputy, Dr Obafemi Hamzat; Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara; and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin.
Tinubu departed Nigeria on Aug. 30 for what the Presidency described as a working vacation, travelling first to London before proceeding to Paris.
During his stay in France, the President held several engagements, including a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.
Tinubu is expected to remain in Lagos for activities marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary on October1.
The activities include his nationwide broadcast and other official engagements, including events honouring the late Chief MKO Abiola, before his return to Abuja.
