I’m taking a short rest in London, says Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari has says he is taking a short rest in London, United Kingdom.

He disclosed this through a letter he wrote to the King of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, King Abdullah ll Bin Al-Hussein, following the resolution of a recent rift in the royal family.

This is contained in a statement on Thursday by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.

The statement titled, ‘President Buhari writes Jordan’s King Abdullah, quoted Buhari as saying he felt much disturbed when he heard reports of the problem in the royal family but felt reassured when he learnt that everything had been amicably resolved.

The presidential aide quoted Buhari as saying in the letter: “While here in London taking a short rest, I was profoundly disturbed to read from international news agencies of attempts to destabilise the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

“Your exemplary leadership since ascending the throne has attracted worldwide admiration.

“Relations between Nigeria and Jordan have been excellent and I thank you for the part you have played in this relationship.

‘‘Your Majesty, I am much heartened that matters have now been resolved and I pray that the Hashemite Kingdom continues to not only remain peaceful but also a major beacon of hope for the region under Your Majesty’s wise guidance.”