Nigeria 's president said in a phone interview that he is alive and recovering from treatment . Yar'Adua has not been seen since leaving Nigeria for treatment in Saudi Arabia in late November . His absence has created a power vacuum in the African Parliament . Protesters , the media call for more information on his whereabouts and state of health .
Nigeria 's president says in a phone interview that he is alive and recovering from treatment . Yar'Adua has not been seen since leaving Nigeria for treatment in Saudi Arabia in late November . His absence has created a power vacuum in the African country . Protesters , the Senate call for more information on his whereabouts and state of health .