The Presidency on Saturday January 21, debunked reports insinuating the death of President Muhammadu Buhari.

Speaking through the two media aides of the president on media and publicity; Femi Adesina and Mallam Garba Shehu, the presidency debunked the rumour, and maintained that the president is well and alive.

In his reaction to the speculations on his Twitter handle, Adesina thanked all those who wished the president well while asking for the grace of God for repentance for those who carried the rumors.

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In his own words, “Best wishes to all who wish PMB well. As for those who carry evil rumours, may they receive grace to repent.” Also reacting to speculations concerning the health of the president, Shehu, in a message he posted on twitter @GarShehu said: “The president cannot be holidaying in the United Kingdom and be in Germany, dead or alive at the same time. ” He added that Buhari “was unlike a past president who was ‎at Ota with Chief Obasanjo and attending the Trump inauguration in Washington DC, being in two places at the same time.”

Meanwhile, President Buhari had left Nigeria on Thursday, January 19,  for United Kingdom on a short vacation while he is expected to go for medical checkup.

The nature of his sickness was not disclosed but the presidency called it a routine medical checkup.

Reports by Akoh Godday