The President may write the National Assembly that he is proceeding on vacation to take care of his health, it was learnt yesterday.

The vacation is to enable President Umaru Yar’Adua, who has been in Saudi Arabia since November 23 for treatment of acute pericarditis (inflammation of the heart’s lining) have enough time to recuperate.

The letter will also pave the way for Vice President Goodluck Jonathan to act as president.

Sources said his family may bring him back home for recuperation once his condition stabilises.

He may be followed home by some of his doctors, a source said.

Another said yesterday: "The President is responding to treatment. Let’s see what happens this week. The man will soon be back on his feet."

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