The Archbishop of Canterbury and the most senior bishop in the Church of England, Hon. Justin Portal Welby (rtd), has visited Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, at the Abuja house in London.
The President confirmed the visit on Thursday in a tweet saying: “very pleased to welcome the Most Revd and Rt Hon Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury, to Abuja House this afternoon”.
The President, who had been on vacation since January 23, has received quite a number of dignitaries since he extended his leave to take care of his health.
Those who have visited him include the Senate President, Dr. Bukola saraki, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Hon. Yakubu Dogara, APC Chairman, Chief John Oyegun and APC Leader, Senator Bola Tinubu.
The President had handed over to his Vice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, before proceeding on leave.
Although the President had made several calls to some leaders back home, including the governors of Kano and Niger states, as well as former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon and former President Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, there have been calls for him to address Nigerians directly.
One of those who believe the President should address Nigerians from London, is a Professor of International Law and Jurisprudence at the University of Lagos, Akin Oyebode, who in an interview with Channels Television said that Nigerians have a right to know the whereabouts of their president and it would only be fair for him to address citizens in order to dispel rumors in the country about his health.
