I Have Buhari's Approval for "Practically Everything" - VP Osinbajo
Vice President Prof. Yemi Osinbajo
said on Monday he had the approval of President Muhammadu Buhari for
"practically everything," after taking the reins as acting president during Buhari's absence for medical treatment in London.
During Buhari's absence from officce, acting president
Osinbajo drove policy changes, concluding an economic reform plan
required for a World bank loan. The central bank devalued the naira for
retail customers after a state body chaired by him called for an urgent
review.
The two key positions in the nation's polity reflect the country's geographic and religious divisions.
Buhari is a northern Muslim, while Osinbajo is a pastor from the mainly
Christian south. President Buhari, who returned to Nigeria on Friday, has
written to parliament notifying lawmakers that he has resumed his
presidential duties, his spokesman said on Monday.
"We just had a very long meeting ... basically trying
to bring the president up to speed as to some of the things we have
done while he was away," Osinbajo told reporters later in the day.
"By and large, practically everything I discuss fully
with him and have his endorsement before we are able to go on and do
anything at all."
Buhari did not address the media after the meeting in
his office. The president said on Friday he was feeling "much better"
but wanted to rest over the weekend.
"His readiness for work is not in doubt at all," Osinbajo said. "He is very well."
During Buhari's absence the acting president traveled
several times to the commercial capital Lagos and the Niger Delta oil
hub in an effort to calm tensions with militants attacking oil
facilities. Buhari had been accused of neglecting the two regions.
Buhari, who first led the country from 1983 to 1985
after taking power in a military coup, was elected to power two years
ago. Since then he has traveled to Britain several times to consult
doctors. His illness has not been disclosed.
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