It’s rubbish to say Buhari won’t return on May 5 –Presidency

The Presidency has dismissed suggestions President Muhammadu Buhari is undergoing medical treatment in the United Kingdom and may not return on May 5 as originally scheduled.

The President embarked on a 10-day private visit to the UK on April 25, saying he would return to the country on May 5.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr Garba Shehu, reacted on Friday when Saturday PUNCH sought views on the issue.

Read more: The Punch May 4, 2019

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