The Conference of Nigeria
Political Parties, CNPP, on Tuesday warned President Muhammadu Buhari to stop
deceiving Nigerians with phone calls regarding his health.
Buhari, who is currently
on medical vacation in London, has been communicating with some high profile
personalities, the last being with the former Military Head of State, Gen
Yakubu Gowon (rtd).
In a statement by its
Secretary General, Chief Willy Ezugwu, CNPP, the group said rather than deceive
Nigerians with phone calls, the “Federal Government should face governance
issues that would alleviate the suffering of the masses.”
CNPP noted that the
continued “media hype of Mr. President’s calls to different individuals were
unnecessary” since he transmitted power to Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, who
should not be “distracted at this trying times.”
The statement reads, “We
see the continued media hype of President Buhari’s phone calls and possible
photoshopped pictures of individual visits to his London hospital as a
distraction.
“Why is Mr. President
always calling from his sick bed to individuals at a time he should be resting
to get well quick and return home?
“If he can be talking to
individuals, what is difficult about talking to the nation in a live broadcast,
where some citizens can call in and get his response?.
“The Presidency should
stop deceiving Nigerians and know that governance must not be based on lies and
propaganda.
“At a time the average
Nigerian does not know where the next meal will come from, we see the
presidency toiling with people’s emotions rather than face governance issues to
reduce the current suffering in the country.
“Enough of phone calls
from President Buhari. It is time for the ruling party to deliver on its
campaign promises and make life better for the citizens of Nigeria.”
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