PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari has again failed to show up at the meeting of the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC).
The meeting is ongoing now inside the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa, Abuja with Vice President Yemi Osinbajo presiding.
It is the fourth consecutive time that the president would be a no-show at the meeting.
He has greatly scaled down his schedules following deteriorating health and has consequently largely stayed out of public glare over the past weeks.
The Presidency had announced that even though he might to be seen in the office, he would continue to work from his official residence within the Presidential Villa.
On Tuesday, his wife, Aisha, tweeted that the president’s ill health was not as bad as had been perceived and thanked Nigerians for their prayers.
She said in a series of tweets in her personal handle @aishambuhari that he has continued to carry out his responsibilities but was silent on the actual state of he president’s health.
She however thanked Nigerians for their love and prayers over her husband’s ill health.
She said: “I thank all Nigerians for their concern, love and prayers over my husband’s health status.
“I wish to inform everyone that his health is not as bad as it’s being perceived.
“Meanwhile, he continues to carry out his responsibilities during this period.
“As it may come to your notice, he is meeting with Minister of Justice and GMD of NNPC this evening.
“Long Live Nigerians, Long Live Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
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