President Muhammadu Buhari travels to the United Kingdom for medical treatment because he can afford it.
His spokesperson, Mr Femi Adesina, declared this on Wednesday during an interview with Channels TV.
Buhari is currently abroad for medical check-up, a development that stirred criticisms from the opposition and civil society groups.
The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has accused Buhari of wasting tax payers money on his health while some critics have said the president ought to be treated within the country.
Adesina, however, said the president has been receiving medical treatment from the same team of doctors for about 40 years, and they have his medical profile.
“It is advisable that he continues with those who know his medical history and that is why he comes to London to see them.
“He has used the same medical team for over 40 years. Once you can afford it, then stay with the team that has your history.”
The presidential spox also mocked the PDP for saying the president has converted the Presidential Villa to APC headquarters.
PDP governors had accused Buhari of hosting too many meetings of his party at the villa.
“We were in this country when President Obasanjo was in power and the BOT meeting of the PDP used to be held at the presidential villa,”Adesina said.
“We were here when President Yar’adua, when President Jonathan was there, they held meetings at the presidential villa. What are they talking about really?
“When APC dwindles from 24 governors to 19, do you hear a whimper from PDP one day rejoicing? It is all because they are losing ground that they are saying all these things. It is the way of politics.”
