President Jonathan's Germany Visit clouded in mystery!

As the health status of President Goodluck Jonathan continued to be shrouded in mystery, after a Nigerian newspaper, LEADERSHIP Weekend reported that President Jonathan was flown out of the country to Germany on account of failing health. 

It was gathered that his aides preferred to maintain silence over the issue, when their reactions were requested.

It was reported that, the president actually took ill and left for Germany  on Friday to seek medical attention, after performing the closing ceremony of the National Conference on Thursday. 

Performing his official duties, Presidential Spokesman Abati had issued a statement saying the President would be making a private visit to Germany as from Friday and would be accompanied by some of his principal aides.

News reported that the President, on arrival in Germany, headed for a private hospital for medical check-up. It could not however be confirmed if he went to the same hospital he had visited with his wife in 2013, when the first lady faced some health challenges.

Before his sudden departure for Germany, President Jonathan was billed to host members of the just-concluded National Conference to a dinner at the Presidential Villa, but the programme was cancelled at the dying minute.

Although no official reason was given for the cancellation, it was gathered that the development was connected with the President's state of health.

An authoritative source in the Presidency reportedly said despite assurances that the President would return soon from his trip, it was not likely as his health situation was not too good. adding that there was uneasy calm and anxiety in the Presidential Villa on Friday over his state of health.