Oshiomhole re-echoes Presidency sentiment, says ‘Buhari can rule from anywhere’

For the second time since discussions on President Muhammadu Buhari’s frequent trips abroad became a topical issue in different fora in the country, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole, on Tuesday defended the President and insisted that he can govern Nigeria from anywhere in the world.

Oshiomhole stated this during a courtesy visit to the Senate President, Ahmad Lawan, in Abuja.

The former Edo State governor had said about a fortnight ago that former President Olusegun Obasanjo spent more days abroad than any other Nigerian leader throughout his eight years tenure as president.

The Presidency had also said on Monday that President Buhari can rule Nigeria from any part of the world.

The APC chief’s comments followed the criticism of the president for signing the amended Deep Offshore Act in the United Kingdom where he is currently on a private visit.

Oshiomhole commended the President for signing the amended Deep Offshore Act in London, saying the act showed he (Buhari) can rule the nation from anywhere.

READ ALSO: Jigawa governor presents N152.9bn 2020 budget to Assembly

He said: “I think by signing into law at the Nigerian House in London, it showed that wherever the president is, he is presiding over Nigeria and with the benefit of modern technology we have passed the Mongo Park era.

“So signing it in London for me has also made several statements. Namely, that wherever national interest is involved, the president is on duty and wherever he is he is presiding. I also salute his assenting to the Bill as fast as he did and even at the Nigerian House in London.”

Join the conversation

Opinions

Support Ripples Nigeria, hold up solutions journalism

Balanced, fearless journalism driven by data comes at huge financial costs.

As a media platform, we hold leadership accountable and will not trade the right to press freedom and free speech for a piece of cake.

If you like what we do, and are ready to uphold solutions journalism, kindly donate to the Ripples Nigeria cause.

Your support would help to ensure that citizens and institutions continue to have free access to credible and reliable information for societal development.

Donate Now