The Presidential
spokespersons on Saturday night in Abuja described as ”evil rumours” the
social media reports on President Muhammadu Buhari’s health conditions.
In their separate posts, published on their Twitter handles, Mr Femi
Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President and
Malam Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity
to the President, dismissed the reports as false and clear case of
mischief.
Adesina said: “Best wishes to all who wish PMB well.
“As for those who carry evil rumours, may they receive grave to
repent.’’
Shehu also dismissed the rumour that President Buhari was dead as being
speculated by mischief makers.
He also described as false and untrue the report that the President was
flown to Germany.
Shehu said: “He is alive and well! President Buhari is not magical. He
cannot be holidaying in the UK and be in Germany, dead or alive at the
same time.
“He is unlike a past President who was at Ota, with Chief Obasanjo and
attending the Trump inauguration in D.C, being in two places at the same
time!’’
President Muhammadu Buhari left Abuja for the United Kingdom on Thursday
on a short leave, which is part of his annual vacation.
Adesina, the President’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, who
made this known, on Thursday, said: “During the vacation, the President
will also undergo routine medical check-ups.
“He is expected to resume work on Feb. 6, 2017.”
He said that in line with Section 145 (1) of the 1999 Constitution (as
amended), the President of the Senate, and Speaker, House of
Representatives, had been duly communicated.
“While away, the Vice President, Prof Yemi Osinbajo, will perform the
functions of the Office of the President.” – NAN.
Death rumours: Buhari is still alive – Presidency
Culled from:
The Citizen Ng
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