The presidency has accused corrupt politicians of being behind the ongoing protest in the Federal Capital Territory seeking the "Return or Resignation" of the President, Muhammadu Buhari. The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu made this known on Thursday when he received members of Centre for Civil Society and Justice, a Coalition of Civil Society Organizations that had earlier staged a rally in support of the President.
According to him “It might be taken for granted that the beneficiaries of the old order are fighting back. We have been warned that corruption will fight back. In a country where just one woman, for having the opportunity to serve as minister has N47.2bn and $487.5m of public resources in cash and property traced to her by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, you don’t expect the beneficiaries of that order to allow the Buhari administration some peace"
He added that those seeking the resignation of President Buahari were oblivious of the provisions of the constitution. He explained that the President has fulfilled all requirements of the law and has not breached any law by seeking medical treatment abroad.
“They want to distract us. But what the Acting President wants to assure patriotic citizens is that the government will not bend. As far as the President is concerned, he has done the needful by handing the reins of authority to the Vice President. Since the law of the country does not give a time limit for the President’s return, it cannot be imposed by a saber-rattling group or individual.”
Garba also commended the group for the orderly conduct of its rally. He urged them to shun provocative comments and action by opposition elements. He assured that the administration will remain focused in delivering on its mandate to the Nigerians.
