Gov Ajimobi speaks on President's health

Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo state has called on Nigerians to continue to pray for the health and wellbeing of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Ajimobi described the rumour of President Buhari's death as unfounded and untrue.

He further dismissed allegations that governors were summoned to Abuja over the health of the president.

He emphasised that president Buhari was on a well-deserved vacation to the United Kingdom due to the rigours of governance.

“There is no iota of truth in the rumour making the rounds that governors were summoned to Abuja for an emergency meeting to discuss the health status of our dear President," the governor said told journalists in Ibadan.

He goes on to say: “We should desist from circulating callous insinuations aimed at denting the image of prominent citizens.

 “Instead of peddling unfounded rumour, I will advise Nigerians to continue to pray for President Muhammadu Buhari and other leaders, including governors, because their well-being is tied to the well-being of the people.

“The rigours of governance require that leaders take time off to relax and recoup for the daunting challenges ahead of them. We should be fair to our leaders because they are also human beings with feelings.

“It is pertinent to state here that the President only went for a break and to use the opportunity to undergo routine medical check-up. To the best of my knowledge, he was not even admitted to any hospital for any ailment.

“There is nothing wrong with the president taking some time off to rest and meet with some people abroad unofficially. I’m reaffirming the fact that our President is hale and hearty.”

President Buhari's wife, Aisha was recently pictured with her husband in London.