A group known as Concerned Nigerians says it will embark on a protest if President Muhammadu Buhari does not return to the country on or before March 19.
On January 19, Buhari left the country on a 10-day medical vacation to the United Kingdom and handed over power to vice-president Yemi Osinbajo.
But in a statement on Saturday, Deji Adeyanju, on behalf of the group, said though Buhari fulfilled the constitutional requirements of handing over to Osinbajo, he “created a constitutional dilemma by carrying out official functions” by speaking with presidents of other countries.
He said during the period he has been in the UK, Buhari has communicated “with very few people”.
“March 4th, 2017 – marks 45 days of President Muhammadu Buhari’s absence from his office as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and from the country as a whole on a medical vacation in the United Kingdom. During this period, he has not made any public appearances and has only clandestinely communicated with very few people,” the statement by Adeyanju read.
“On February 13, 2017 in a capacity as President of Nigeria, he spoke to President Donald Trump of the United States with respect to bilateral relations between the two countries.
“On Thursday March 2nd, 2017 again in a capacity as President of Nigeria President Buhari spoke to the King of Morocco with respect to bilateral relations between the two countries as well as Morocco’s application to become a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
“These actions, as well as President Buhari’s continued vacation, constitute a constitutional dilemma capable of destabilising the country.
“To this end, we urge President Buhari to return to the country on or before the 60th day after which he left the country (15 days from February 4th) failing which we will begin a series of peaceful processions across the country.”
He said the protests would draw attention to the public on the “dilemma” created by Buhari’s continued absence from office and his insistence on performing official functions while away.
The Cable
But in a statement on Saturday, Deji Adeyanju, on behalf of the group, said though Buhari fulfilled the constitutional requirements of handing over to Osinbajo, he “created a constitutional dilemma by carrying out official functions” by speaking with presidents of other countries.
He said during the period he has been in the UK, Buhari has communicated “with very few people”.
“March 4th, 2017 – marks 45 days of President Muhammadu Buhari’s absence from his office as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and from the country as a whole on a medical vacation in the United Kingdom. During this period, he has not made any public appearances and has only clandestinely communicated with very few people,” the statement by Adeyanju read.
“On February 13, 2017 in a capacity as President of Nigeria, he spoke to President Donald Trump of the United States with respect to bilateral relations between the two countries.
“On Thursday March 2nd, 2017 again in a capacity as President of Nigeria President Buhari spoke to the King of Morocco with respect to bilateral relations between the two countries as well as Morocco’s application to become a member of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
“These actions, as well as President Buhari’s continued vacation, constitute a constitutional dilemma capable of destabilising the country.
“To this end, we urge President Buhari to return to the country on or before the 60th day after which he left the country (15 days from February 4th) failing which we will begin a series of peaceful processions across the country.”
He said the protests would draw attention to the public on the “dilemma” created by Buhari’s continued absence from office and his insistence on performing official functions while away.
The Cable
*I wonder when the President will return to Nigeria!!!
Wishing him soonest 'recover'
Do I really care if he comes back?
ReplyDeleteCmon dear!! You should really care.. Life is fair don't bleach on hatred.!
DeleteMr president please don't return
DeleteHaba Ola go back and read the post then read my comment. I am not wishing PMB death pls.
Delete* Yimu *
ReplyDeleteAmen !!!! I wish him a quick recovery. Those wishing his death will die on his behalf!! First born no bi first die! Stella how come VP is performing well? Did he deliberately let PMB to b an epic fail ? What happened to all this his initiative when the president was around ! Yorubas you can't trust them oooh.. Buhari must live! God please heal him !
ReplyDelete6.39they said Buhari doesn't listen to advise
DeleteAnd you haven't heard the president doesn't take advice from anyone. He does what he wants to do. Do you know how many advice has been giving to him on ways to improve the economy and about letting some policies to be easy to open ways for Nigerians but his adamant nature won't let him thereby causing us to remain in recession that isn't necessary
DeleteAhh I see. So why the wife claiming cabals have taken over the government when the he's really in CHARGE! Come to think of it 🤔 Cabals couldn't stop VP performing . Na wa
DeleteThis skin 6:39 just don't have sense at all. Listen to yourself. You sound like a child. Did he deliberately let PMB fail....ewu.
Delete10:07 MORONs like you are the reasons the country is moving anti clockwise. Smart but intelligent Goat of the century Anu'oha! Pls put "read yourself" GOAT and yes some people deliberately let others fail so they can shine! As tough as PMB seem I'm sure a little pressure will ease his decisions on certain areas of government . Like the two pointed out; I didn't know he barely listen to no one.
DeleteEwu. .....you didn't know....that's why you are a goat....you should be sure before you open your gutter to rant rubbish. You think everyone is you that deliberately let others fail so they can shine? Mba not every has that kind of dark soul you have. Zombie.....go and help him ease the pressure na.....as his doctor that you is.......senseless pig
DeleteNa wa😑😑😑😑
ReplyDeleteGroup why are you people dragging us back? So you people want us to die in misery?? God forbid!
DeleteBuhari biko,ejim Chukwu anyo gi,DO NOT COME BACK AGAIN. In fact you can nationalize there for all I care! Who wants a bad luck? Tue!
Naturalize not nationalize. Thank me later.
DeleteFan, tone down on your frustration. He didn't ask you to invest your little change in MMM.
DeleteLet him enjoy the seat na!!!
ReplyDeleteWhen Jonathan called him to congratulate him, little did he know that he was being congratulated on to his death!
God is Supreme, he can never be mocked.
Long live Good Luck Jonathan!
Long live Federal Republic of Nigeria!!!
Long live a man that destroyed Nigeria ?na WA o
DeleteShoro niyen?
DeleteThey should please allow the president to heal before coming back. I wish Mr president speedy recovery!
ReplyDeleteWhich office report says he is sick?
DeleteHaven't they said he is fine?
And he just needs some test result and all
Have they officially told you the president Is sick??
If a president is sick shouldn't prole be updated in the status of his health
Haven't they been sending delegates that show us picture of the president posing with them on their supposed visit??
You people should stop being daft please
It's annoying
Abeg free this man.. Old age dey worry someone una talk say make he return. U want him to come back home and use Nigeria teeasury to clean his yansh abi una no know say baba don turn to small pikin again.
ReplyDeleteMc pinky
a.k.a EDWIN CHINEDU AZUBUKO said...
ReplyDelete.
They should stop wasting their time already, dude is dead already.....
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***CURRENTLY IN JUPITER***
This ones will not gan use their time to do something useful....if they like they should protest till Thy kingdom come that man will come back when he wants....besides haven't we been okay since he left? Abeg he should stay there......before he'll come back now and NEPA will take light, dollar go increase.
ReplyDeleteHis presence seems to be causing economic downturn
My thoughts too
DeleteStella he is dead! Nigeria pls move on.
ReplyDeleteAlso Genny is married
More Nigerians would Be killed in South Africa
I saw all dis as A prophesy
U Would say I said so.
Prophetess Esther
This your prophesy is too predictable!
DeleteWhatttt??? Please I beg to differ. He shouldn't come back ohhhhhh. He should stay wherever he is. We're not missing him . hello group.....Go on with ya protest.......hian
ReplyDeleteWhat's their business. He shouldn't come back jare.
ReplyDeleteEver since he left, prices haven't been on the increase.