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PDP, Others React As Buhari Says He Needs Longer Time To Rest by Botango23(m): 6:50am On Feb 22, 2017 |
The Peoples Democratic Party and
major groups , including the Nigeria
Voters ’ Assembly and the National
Association of Resident Doctors , on
Tuesday , differed on the latest
development on President
Muhammadu Buhari’ s medical
vacation.
While the NVA said the President’s
statement on his health was a message
of hope , the PDP said it wished the
President well .
The NARD said his absence could
create some gaps , which could lead to
power play at the federal level.
Buhari had , on Tuesday , said the
results of a series of checkups he
carried out in the course of his medical
vacation had shown that he needed
longer period of rest.
He said this necessitated his staying
back in London longer than initially
planned .
The President said this in a four -
paragraph statement made available to
journalists by his Special Adviser on
Media and Publicity , Mr. Femi
Adesina.
Adesina did not disclose how long the
President’s “ longer period of rest”
would take .
He, however , thanked Nigerians for
their prayers and good wishes while
assuring them that there was no cause
for worry.
The statement read , “ The President is
immensely grateful for the prayers ,
show of love and concern.
“ President Buhari wishes to reassure
Nigerians that there is no cause for
worry.
‘”During his normal annual checkup,
tests showed he needed a longer
period of rest , necessitating the
President staying longer than
originally planned . ”
The President of NARD, Dr . Onyebueze
Ugochukwu, urged Nigerians to pray
for the quick recovery of the President.
He prayed that the Acting President
would sustain the fight against
corruption and insurgency .
Ugochukwu believed that the absence
of the President would create some
gaps in communication, decision -
making and implementation .
“ These gaps may lead to some internal
bickering and power play . This is
bound to happen when those in his
management team depart from project
Nigeria to pursue personal interest ,”
he stated .
Aso , the National Publicity Secretary of
the Yoruba socio - cultural group, Yinka
Odumakin, said the cabal around the
President would put pressure on the
Acting President, Prof . Yemi Osinbajo .
He said , “ The implication of his long
stay is that the country would
technically pause for the period he is
going to be away . There would be a lot
of power play with the cabal around
the President, breathing down the
neck of the Acting President with ‘the
President said ’ even when he did not
say. They may even sign things in his
name knowing that the Acting
President does not have regular access.
“ We are in for a season of dual
Presidency as the power bloc around
the President will maximise this
season. The President should be
commended for transmitting power to
his deputy unlike Yar’ Adua, who did
not transfer power or possibly had his
transmission seized by the cabal .”
In his reaction, the President of the
NVA, Mashood Erubami , in an
interview with The PUNCH in Abuja,
said Nigerians should be happy that
the evil wishes of some unnamed
enemies for the President had not
come to pass .
He said , “ We should thank God for the
message from the President; a message
of hope , which should be well
managed to advance the cause of good
governance .
“ Hitherto , Nigerians were worried that
the President was not communicating
directly with them as they had to rely
on good faith with third party
information.
“ Now that he can be quoted to have
said he will stay longer to rest well
before he returns, he is only being
truthful and honest with Nigerians .
We should all be happy that the evil
wishes of the enemies of progress have
not come to pass .”
Also, the Executive Secretary Anti -
Corruption Network , Ebenezer
Oyetakin, lauded the President’s
statement.
He said , “ I am sure that if the situation
gets to the extent that he can no longer
be the President, the Buhari that I
know will obviously take the path of
honour and be the first to so declare.
Nevertheless , he has obtained annual
leave legally ; he has transferred
Presidential power to his Vice -
President as required by the
constitution and has informed
Nigerians .”
The national leadership of the PDP
said it would continue to pray for
Buhari.
The Acting National Publicity Secretary
of the party, Mr. Bernard Mikko , stated
this in an interview with one of our
correspondents in Abuja on Tuesday .
Mikko stated , “ The President’s request
should be viewed in accordance with
our statutes. Though the terms of his
vacation have not been made clear to
most Nigerians , most Nigerians wish
him well . No patriotic Nigerian will
wish his President otherwise.
“ He can be excused within the ambit
of the law . I don ’t know the status of
his health and can ’t comment on his
physical or mental suitability .
“ From the age of 50 , who is 100 per
cent healthy ?”
Saraki briefs Senate on visit to Buhari
Meanwhile, the Senate President,
Bukola Saraki , on Tuesday , briefed
members of the Senate on his trip to
the United Kingdom to visit Buhari.
Saraki, Speaker of the House of
Representatives , Mr. Yakubu Dogara ;
and the Majority Leader of the Senate,
Senator Ahmad Lawan , had on
Wednesday , last week, met with
Buhari, who is on leave in London ,
attending to his health .
When the lawmakers resumed from a
three- week recess on Tuesday , the
Senate President, during the plenary ,
first read Buhari’s letter to the
legislature on the extension of his
leave.
Saraki had received the letter during
the recess . It was dated February 5 ,
2017, the last day of the President’s
initial 10 - day leave.
The letter read , “ Further to my letter
dated January 18 , 2017 , in which I
notified the distinguished Senate of
taking part of my annual leave .
“ During my leave, I took the
opportunity to have routine check - ups
and consult my long - standing doctors
in London .
“ In the course of the routine
examinations , certain test results
indicated the need for a course of
medications and further appointments
have been scheduled for next week.
“ I am , therefore, notifying the
Distinguished Senate that I am
extending my leave until the doctors
are satisfied that certain factors are
ruled out. In the circumstances, the
vice- president will continue to act on
my behalf .”
After reading the letter , Saraki said ,
“ Further to the correspondence from
Mr. President, let me also use this
opportunity to brief my colleagues on
the visit . I led a delegation of myself,
the Honourable Speaker and the
Majority Leader to visit Mr. President,
Buhari, on Wednesday , February 15 ,
to convey the greetings and best
wishes of the National Assembly and I
am happy to report that we met the
President in good spirits ; in good
health; chatty as usual ; and conveys
his best wishes and hopes to be back
very soon.”
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Re: PDP, Others React As Buhari Says He Needs Longer Time To Rest by sorextee(m): 6:53am On Feb 22, 2017 |
I dont know why Nigerians dont like reading long posts.. Always waiting for posters below them to summarize.. We really have lazy readers.. Abeg who go summarize this story?? |
Re: PDP, Others React As Buhari Says He Needs Longer Time To Rest by wydmag(m): 6:54am On Feb 22, 2017 |
Let the president communicate with his countrymen atleast via video call so that we can be rest assured that we still have a president. How can I even stand with someone I don't know his state of mind and health |
Re: PDP, Others React As Buhari Says He Needs Longer Time To Rest by sarrki(m): 6:55am On Feb 22, 2017 |
PDP are yet to realise the enormity of disaster that struck them. They still think sinners can escape from hell after judgement. Devilish Optimism. If PDP remains the only opposition in Nigeria, APC will rule forever, even, with their eyes closed and legs crossed! PDP should realise that a corpse doesn't argue with the living.....Abomination. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: PDP, Others React As Buhari Says He Needs Longer Time To Rest by Bashirfuntua(m): 6:55am On Feb 22, 2017 |
just observing |
Re: PDP, Others React As Buhari Says He Needs Longer Time To Rest by Mynd44: 7:15am On Feb 22, 2017 |
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