I have handed over power to Osinbajo, says Buhari as he jets out to London

Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo (SAN), has taken charge of the Presidency as President Muhammadu Buhari proceeds on a short medical leave.

President Buhari says Osinbajo would be assisted by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation as well as his Chief of Staff, to ensure smooth running of the government.

The President noted this while fielding questions from State House correspondents shortly before departing the presidential wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, for London on Sunday, March 6.

Buhari said “Well, I cannot claim to be doing the work alone. The government is fully represented – the vice president is there, constitutionally when I’m away he’s in charge; And the secretary to the government and then the chief of staff. So, no problem.”