Osinbajo, others celebrate Buhari’s return at Villa chapel

Acting President Yemi Osinbajo and other worshippers assembled at the Aso Villa Chapel on Sunday to celebrate President Muhammadu Buhari’s return from medical vacation in London.

Osinbajo’s spokesman, Laolu Akande, said via Twitter that it was a special session to worship and thank God for Buhari; saying that had been a frequent prayer point since the president left for London.

President returned to Buhari Nigeria Saturday after a medical vacation that spanned over 100 days.

Thanksgiving prayers were offered; and songs, rendered in Hausa, Yoruba and Igbo at the Villa chapel yesterday. There was also a special ministration titled “All Things are Working for My Good” to thank God for sparing Buhari’s life.

The congregation comprised the immediate past chairman of the Federal Civil Service Commission, Deaconess Juan Ayo; the administrator of the chapel, Reverend Isaac Ambi and Mr King Opuru.

Rev. Ambi said the congregation rejoiced with Osinbajo over Buhari’s safe return. “We want to rejoice with our father, Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, for the safe return of our president and our father, Muhammadu Buhari. And we also want to thank God on how he has used you in piloting the affairs of Nigeria while the president was away,” he said. Professor Durosinmi Etti asked the congregation to celebrate the Lord for what He has done in Buhari’s life, singing “What shall we say unto the Lord, All we have to say is thank you Lord.”