Rumours surrounding my Health politically motivated, I am hale, hearty, ready to go, says Tinubu

By ruth MALAGU

President Bola Tinubu says he is hale, hearty and ready to resume work fully after his working vacation in Europe.

Tinubu dismissed rumours surrounding his health, describing them as politically motivated.

Speaking with journalists shortly after arriving at the Presidential Wing of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, on Tuesday evening, Tinubu said he was healthy and ready to work.

“Rumours will always emanate from politics, but the fact remains that I am here, healthy, sound and ready to go. Ready to work, and ready to go.”

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 include Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, his Deputy, Obafemi Hamzat, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara; and Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin.

Tinubu departed Nigeria on August 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 October 1.

The activities include his nationwide broadcast and other official engagements, including events honouring the late Chief MKO Abiola, before his return to Abuja.

Credit NAN: Texts excluding Headline