Anxiety grips ministers over Buhari’s plans

Many ministers yesterday suspended their weekend break to return to Abuja after President Muhammadu Buhari’s return from 103-day medical vacation.

Cabinet members were surprised that they were caught unawares by the President’s return.
Many ministers knew about Buhari’s return through a statement early Saturday by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina.

It was unclear yesterday what caused the protocol slip which left out ministers, who were wondering why they were left out of the airport reception party.
But a source disclosed to The Nation that the President wanted a low-profile return since he had planned to address the nation today.
The Nation, August 21, 2017

 

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