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Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by KENNING2010: 12:10pm
The Presidency on Thursday insisted that despite the rumour doing the rounds on President Muhammadu Buhari’s state of health, the President is not ill.
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, who said this in an interview with CNBC Africa, which was monitored in Abuja, said Buhari could not be compelled to speak from the United Kingdom.
The Nigeria Labour Congress, however, said the President should speak to Nigerians from the UK.
Adesina insisted that Buhari was only in London, UK, for vacation and was not in any hospital.
He said, “The President is in London on vacation. He is not in any hospital and he is not ill.
“When he was travelling last week, the statement we put out was that he was going on vacation and during the vacation, he would do routine check-up and nothing has changed from what we pushed out last week.
“If anybody has fed something else into the rumour mill, that is just what it is – rumour.”
When asked if Buhari would be willing to talk to Nigerians from the UK, Adesina said the decision could only be taken by the President himself.
The presidential aide said any attempt to compel Buhari to do so would amount to infringement on his rights.
“The fact that he is a President, he still has his rights. Compelling him to come out and talk will be infringing on his rights. The President will talk if he wishes to. If he doesn’t wish to, nobody will compel him to talk.
“The truth is that the President is on vacation and he has given a date on which he will return to work,’’ Adesina said.
Also on Thursday, the Federal Government debunked the rumour doing the rounds that governors met in Abuja on Thursday and deliberated on the health of Buhari.
It said the report was false. It also added that the governors were also not planning to send representatives to London to see the President.
The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, stated this when he received members of the Presidential Initiative Committee on the North-East, who visited him in Abuja.
Mohammed said there was no need for the alleged visit, stating that the President was merely observing his leave as stated in the letter sent to the Senate before leaving the country.
He called on Nigerians to stop wishing their leaders sickness and death, saying there was nothing wrong with the President.
The minister added, “I would like to use this medium to refute the claim in some quarters that governors would meet in Abuja today (Thursday) and have discussion over the health of the President.
“Those peddling the rumour also claimed that the governors would send emissaries to the President in London.
“The report is false because the governors are not going to meet and will not send any emissary anywhere because the President is hale and hearty.”
Mohammed appealed to Nigerians to stop preaching what he described as hate and also stop wishing their leaders bad things.
He also urged those behind the rumour to stop it forthwith.
NLC asks Buhari to speak to Nigerians
Meanwhile, the NLC has called on the President to speak to Nigerians.
The NLC argued that it would be proper for the President to make a public appearance to dispel rumours in the country about his health.
The General Secretary of the NLC, Dr. Peter Ozo-Eson, told one of our correspondents on Thursday that the President should speak to Nigerians since Nigerians were worried about his health.
He said the President should call the bluff of those peddling orchestrated rumours by publicly addressing the citizenry.
Ozo-Eson said, “In the social media, stories circulate without confirmation; I think that the easiest way is to talk publicly to the nation because the citizens are concerned about their leaders’ whereabouts.
‘If there are those who orchestrated rumours and they are not true, the easiest way is for him to reach out to Nigerians through a public appearance and a statement.
“Nigerians have a right to be certain about the health situation of their President and the people who orchestrate rumours and unsubstantiated reports, one would wish for him to call their bluff by publicly addressing the citizens.”
But the TUC said it would not be necessary for the President to address Nigerians since he had not been away for long.
The President of the TUC, Mr. Bala Kaigama, stated that Buhari demanded a rest and handed over government to the Vice-President.
According to him, Nigerians can talk about the President’s health if he fails to return after the 10-day period of rest he requested.
He said, “Why do we have to make noise about this? He is coming back; if he were to go and stay for a very long time, it is a different thing. If we have patience, he will come back. We are just being unnecessarily demanding.
“This is somebody who demanded a rest and he has handed over the government to the Vice-President. So our concern is how the VP is handling it; but it his health that has become the issue of the moment.
“But we should allow the old man to have his rest. It is normal for somebody of that age to need rest from time to time. If he goes to rest that does not mean that government will not work now. Let the old man enjoy his rest.
“If he does not come back on the day he is supposed to come, that is when can talk, but for now, let’s allow him to have his rest, why does he have to come and address us? It doesn’t make any sense.”
The Executive Secretary, Anti-corruption Network, Ebenezer Oyetakin, faulted the call for Buhari to address the nation from the UK, describing it as mischief.
He said, “I do not subscribe to that. It smacks of mischief from such people. We are Africans. We have cultural discipline on some issues.
“He has done the appropriate thing by handing over to the VP as Acting President. Let us be patient and maintain a sense of decorum and respect to the institution of governance.’
http://punchng.com/buharis-health-president-address-nigerians-says-nlc/
Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by LadyMessi(f): 12:23pm
I think addressing the public will save us all these suspense
We are his subjects, so we need to know what is going on.
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by DanXplore: 2:10pm
The needful thing to do is to have the president speak to us. He owes us that duty. All these third party statements is making one to begin to smell danger.
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by miqos02(m): 2:37pm
yeah
Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by Opinedecandid(m): 2:37pm
Of course!
He should have spoken to us siiiiiiiiiiiiiiince.
He owes Nigeria and Nigerians that singular obligation.
This his provocative 'body language' is responsible for most problems in this country.
What a man from the abyss.
Yet, ignoramus are applauding him
Oga President, if you were not ready to sacrifice your private life for the demands of a public office, you shouldn't have vied to be elected in the first place. Nevertheless, it's not still late. You may please RESIGN if the demands are unbearable to you.
Kaskia!
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by LOGDAN(m): 2:37pm
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by akilo1: 2:37pm
make una remain calm,God is in control,nigeria go better jare,will $1=#1 if buhari speak from UK?
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by cjshooter: 2:37pm
whether he dies or not,believe me he is only 20% of our problem, religion is 70% and 10% is our relationships with each other..
QUOTE ME A MILLION TIMES,I WONT NOTICE IT
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by NNVanguard(m): 2:38pm
Is this a case too hard for the Presidency to do? To let sleeping dogs lie and quench this death rumour.
We want our president alive.
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by Yinkatolu: 2:38pm
We can hardly hear him when wasn't sick
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by macphilip: 2:38pm
which of the NLC?
is it the Ajero faction or the Ayuba faction
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by voicelez: 2:38pm
This people think we are still the Nigerians of the 80s, things done change. We done wise up
Tell our president to speak to us. This is the computer age
Showing us HIS SIDE view watching channels is not enough
If he is dead tell us, enough of this political propaganda
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by narrowpathy(m): 2:38pm
He is the President of Nigeria not president of himself. Once you accept public office, the public owns you for the duration of your service in office wether dead or alive, sick or healthy. He MUST talk to Nigerians if he's not incapacitated. But if he is down and out, his representatives should stop telling us blatant lies. We cant be backward forever. We must advance like other normal societies.
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by teebaxy(m): 2:39pm
B R E A K I N G N E W S ! Have u heard of the guy who posted RIP in Buhari's Twitter? The dude was arrested, taken to court & asked to defend himself.....He says RIP stands for "Remain In Power."Case closed!Don't just laugh alone.
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by Iszboy(m): 2:39pm
Baba, show yourself, this suspense is too much
Meanwhile, celebrate with the living... its my birthday
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by maberry(m): 2:39pm
grin
Mr president is not available for comment, as he has taking a well deserved rest- Lair Mohammed
Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by Agimor(m): 2:39pm
Seconded. Seeing is believing.
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by Tpave(m): 2:39pm
Hmmmm . Is this a nollywood scene. Our politicians like to act movie
Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by OGAJosy: 2:39pm
ok
Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by kin8744(m): 2:39pm
President Buhari's health status is not suppose to be a national secret! (to be sincere I don't expect the presidency to make public his health status, it may destabilize the country)
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by Tazmode(m): 2:39pm
Yes, let him send an email to each and every one of us that he's still with us
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by Sammiel: 2:39pm
Bubu died a very long time ago even before he became the president of Nigeria. Don't forget that during the electioneering campaigns he could not remember anything. That's why nothing is working in the country currently. We don't have a president!
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by OlujobaSamuel: 2:39pm
nlc no normal, he announced leave, some jobless mofos sit down for one room, initiated a rumour, then we want the victim to react to the rumour, which kind nonsense be dat, if you cant wait till feb 6, go and die, na so some too dey disturb gej about patience whereabout during his days, i no just understand we humans again, moreover, he already passed authority to his vice before leaving so what is the noise about? as it stands, nigeria is having a president in acting capacity, and that includes power of c-i-c, if vacation period end and no sign of the president, the best is to give a reasonable time and he assumed full status.
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by banttieman(m): 2:39pm
What part of this don't you understand?
People like wahala. After the supposed resumption date, you may ask.
Please leave this man alone DOA.
Do you work from home when on leave @ your places of work? Critics are killing themselves over this man. Yeye dey smell. angry
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by olahero(m): 2:40pm
hmmmm Nigeria don't have patience at all, that's why people lose their money to that MMM.
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by thunderbabs(m): 2:40pm
Buhari shld leave a message on snapchat from London na....abi mk he call their favourite tv station NTA using whatsapo video call. shocked
Nd sombori called him leader,
Define a leader?
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by Sunnycliff(m): 2:40pm
Double wahala for dead body. Another Yar Adua episode, season 2
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by coolcharm(m): 2:40pm
He asked for 10 working days leave or off. Why not allow the 10 working days elapse without him returning first? I think we should behave like a civil people on this one.
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by FcMilan: 2:40pm
UNA WEN WAN MAKE BUHARI ADDRESS UNA
D TRUTH B SAY
DEADBODY NO DE TALK
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by gurunlocker: 2:40pm
10 days is almost over, we will soon know the truth...
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Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by ayusco85(m): 2:40pm
Ok
Re: Buhari’s Health: President Should Speak To Nigerians From UK— NLC Breaks Silence by sunnyside16(m): 2:40pm
No we dont need him to speak to us, pmb is on official leave and NLC should go and look for something better. Besides where have they been all the while, they have been bought over.
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Second time he has been flown out
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Yulemsee,
Guy seems to be suffering from cancer He is very weak. However, I want him to rule two terms so that he can jail most of the big PDP thugs..
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People underestimate the stress and pressures associated with the Presidency. The day I see someone enter that office looking old and come out rejuvenated and looking younger is the day I will change my opinion.
Obama managed to stay together but a casual comparison of his photos before and after reveals that he put on almost twenty years of age within a short span of 8 years in the WH.
Uhuru is coming apart very fast.
Perhaps the man who defied all doomsday prophecies is Kibaki who went in looking dead and emerged unscathed. But then he was laid back and delegated responsibilities first to Muthaura. Muthaura broke down and had to run to South Africa for treatment.
Buhari came to office a bit too late. His first presence was the best time to carry through. It was cut short by Babangida who wanted to protect his corruption. He has made some mistakes like failing to stop the ring fenced military corruption.
He has also failed to focus on mobilizing popular support for his fight against corruption. Nyerere once said his greatest success was to have imbued the socialist spirit in Tanzanians. The greed and selfishness of capitalism had been vanquished in most people. That he believed rightly would take care of most ills like tribalism and corruption.
Buhari chose a near one-man crusade. May be his VP does not believe in the crusade.
On a sober note, the man is old.