Nigerian Twitter reacts to President’s vacation extension

Last updated: 2017/02/05 at 8:47 PM

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Muhammadu Buhari, former Nigerian military ruler and presidential candidate for the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) speaks during an interview with Reuters at a private residence in Lagos February 19, 2011. Buhari, the main opposition candidate in Nigeria's presidential election, said he was optimistic it would be a more credible race than in the past but warned events in north Africa showed people would no longer accept a rigged vote. Picture taken February 19, 2011. To match Interview NIGERIA-BUHARI/ REUTERS/Akintunde Akinleye (NIGERIA - Tags: POLITICS HEADSHOT)

Nigerians have reacted to the emerging report that President Muhammadu Buhari has written the National Assembly of his desire to extend his medical leave.

The president had gone on a 10-day vacation in the UK which also included medical check-up and was expected back in the country on Monday, February 6.

Since his trip to the UK, there have been rumors that the president had passed away although this was refuted by his media aides.

Below are some of the reactions of Nigerians on twitter;