Some youth groups under the ageis of Concerned Nigerians defied the early morning showers in the Federal Capital Territory, Monday, to protest the non-disclosure of the president’s health status.
Speaking at the Unity Fountain in Abuja, members of the coalition say that the long stay of the president abroad has resulted into a near comatose system.
They therefore asked President Muhammadu Buhari to either resume or resign.
Among those leading the protest were social activists such as Charles Oputa (Charlie Boy) and President, Campaign for Democracy, Bako Usman.
Many supporters of the group have also taken to social media to air their views on why the President should resume or consider resigning.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina had on Sunday, reacted to the news of the planned protest ahead of Monday, describing it as unconstitutional. He was speaking in a telephone interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics.
“The President at all times will do what is legal and what is constitutional, so what they are asking for is not known to our law. The president will stand by our laws at all times, he would uphold the law and defend the law,” he added.
Speaking on the state of Buhari’s health and when he is likely to return, Adesina said: “It’s already In the public domain that the President is recovering very well and as soon as the doctors give the all-clear, he will be back home. We are not part of the medical team so we cannot say until the doctors say, Mr. President you can proceed, then that is when he will come”.
On his part, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, asked those calling for the resignation of president to be cautious.
Shehu made the statement on Monday hours after the groups under the aegis of Concerned Nigerians protest.
“Those calling for Buhari’s resignation are stepping outside the laws of the country. Although they are within their rights, they should exercise caution and conduct their research accordingly,” Malam Shehu told State House correspondents.
He explained that President Buhari handed over to his vice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, according to the Constitution and, therefore, has not breached any law.
The President had travelled to the United Kingdom for medical attention for the second time this year on May 7.
Members of the group who protested the non-disclosure of the President’s health status claimed that his long stay abroad has caused setbacks for the federal government.
Speaking at the Unity Fountain in Abuja, members of the coalition say that the long stay of the president abroad has resulted into a near comatose system.
They therefore asked President Muhammadu Buhari to either resume or resign.
Among those leading the protest were social activists such as Charles Oputa (Charlie Boy) and President, Campaign for Democracy, Bako Usman.
Many supporters of the group have also taken to social media to air their views on why the President should resume or consider resigning.
Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina had on Sunday, reacted to the news of the planned protest ahead of Monday, describing it as unconstitutional. He was speaking in a telephone interview on Channels Television’s Sunday Politics.
“The President at all times will do what is legal and what is constitutional, so what they are asking for is not known to our law. The president will stand by our laws at all times, he would uphold the law and defend the law,” he added.
Speaking on the state of Buhari’s health and when he is likely to return, Adesina said: “It’s already In the public domain that the President is recovering very well and as soon as the doctors give the all-clear, he will be back home. We are not part of the medical team so we cannot say until the doctors say, Mr. President you can proceed, then that is when he will come”.
On his part, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu, asked those calling for the resignation of president to be cautious.
Shehu made the statement on Monday hours after the groups under the aegis of Concerned Nigerians protest.
“Those calling for Buhari’s resignation are stepping outside the laws of the country. Although they are within their rights, they should exercise caution and conduct their research accordingly,” Malam Shehu told State House correspondents.
He explained that President Buhari handed over to his vice, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, according to the Constitution and, therefore, has not breached any law.
The President had travelled to the United Kingdom for medical attention for the second time this year on May 7.
Members of the group who protested the non-disclosure of the President’s health status claimed that his long stay abroad has caused setbacks for the federal government.
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