“I’ll Be Back Soon”, Buhari Tells Gov Bello As He Intensifies Phone Activity

President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday intensified his now famous phone calls from London when he phoned Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, thanking him for all his support and promising to be back soon “to continue his assignment of providing purposeful leadership to  the nation,”

Buhari also called former President Olusegun Obasanjo to congratulate him on his 80th birthday.

The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina confirmed President Buhari’s conversation with Obasanjo  in Abuja on Sunday.

According to the president, a time like this provides opportunity to reflect on Obasanjo’s invaluable roles and contributions to the unity and cohesion of Nigeria, the brotherhood of all Africans, as well as peace and amity over the globe.

Buhari described the former president as “a true citizen of the world”.

Recalling their days in the military, Buhari added: “”Those of us who served under you in various capacities recall a man with boundless energy, with razor sharp mind, and one who does not suffer fools gladly. Working with you was a school in itself, and the lessons learnt are worth their weight in gold.”

“”Chief Obasanjo wished President Buhari good health, adding he stands together with him in prayers, so that he can return soon to continue the good work he is doing for the country.’’

Buhari had earlier spoken with Gov Yahaya Bello of Kogi state.

A Government House statement issued in Lokoja said that Buhari, who made the call in the evening, spoke with the governor for some minutes.

The  Director  General on media and strategy to Bello, Mr Kingsley Fanwo, who signed the statement, said Bello received the call in Lagos on his way back from Abeokuta, where he attended the inauguration of Obasanjo Library.

“ The President thanked the governor for his support and his leadership qualities.

“He told the governor that he was observing rest and will return very soon to continue his assignment of providing purposeful leadership to  the nation,” Fanwo said.

President Buhari is currently on a prolonged medical vacation in the United Kingdom.