PRESIDENT Muhammadu Buhari is to begin a 10 working days holiday from Friday.

In his absence, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo is to act as president even though President Buhari will be on a “working holiday.”

According to a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President, Femi Adesina, in Abuja on Wednesday, the president has already communicated with the National Assembly.

The statement said: “In compliance with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution, a letter has been transmitted to the President of the Senate, and the Speaker, House of Representatives to that effect.

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“While the President is on vacation, the Vice President will be in the acting capacity as President.

“President Buhari will be in London for the holiday.”

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