Some Nigerians Plan Protest March Over Buhari’s Prolonged Stay in London
Concern continues to grow as President Muhammadu Buhari remains in London for medical treatment, despite repeated assurances that his health has improved.
In recent weeks, reports suggested the president would soon return to Nigeria and resume official duties. However, Nigerians have waited without seeing those promises fulfilled.
As President Buhari marks 87 days on medical leave in London, a group of Nigerians has announced plans to stage a protest at the Nigerian High Commission in London on Monday, August 7.
Details of the Planned Protest
The planned sit-out protest will begin at 11:00 a.m. The notice of protest was signed by an organizer identified as Chidi Cali.
Dr. Uwakwe-Mangse Hanna shared details of the protest on Facebook. She accused the president’s handlers of misleading Nigerians about his whereabouts.
According to her post, the president remains in the United Kingdom while Nigerians face insecurity and economic hardship at home.
Organizers Demand Buhari’s Return or Resignation
Other organizers said Nigeria must not continue to operate on autopilot. They insisted that President Buhari must either return to work or resign.
"Give thanks to the Lord for He is good: His love endures forever."
They claimed the president has been absent from duty for 342 days, including 32 days of bed rest, out of his 796 days in office.
The organizers described the situation as unacceptable and called on Nigerians across Europe to join the protest.
Background to Buhari’s Medical Leave
President Buhari left Nigeria for medical treatment on March 10, 2017. He handed over power to Acting President Yemi Osinbajo before his departure.
During his absence, senior government officials and party leaders, including some state governors, APC Chairman John Oyegun, and former President Olusegun Obasanjo, have visited him in London.
