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SocialMediaTrends: ‘I have no house in UK’ – Buhari’s response to King Charles stirs controversy
Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, recently paid a courtesy visit to King Charles III at Buckingham Palace, and social media has been buzzing.
The meeting according to local sources was in a bid to foster Nigeria’s bilateral relationship with the UK, as it was the first meeting between the two leaders since King Charles III ascended the throne.
The meeting sparked reactions as the President told the monarch he had no house in the U.K.
Recall that President Buhari had visited the United Kingdom at different times for medical checkups.
The response the President gave to King Charles III got several interpretations from Nigerians.
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See how Nigerians are reacting:
During their chat yesterday, King Charles III asked President Buhari if he has a house in the UK.
The answer: pic.twitter.com/MyUbNcZeaX
— tolu ogunlesi (@toluogunlesi) November 10, 2022
Buhari: “He (King Charles III) asked me whether I have a house here (in the UK), I said no".
Someone said Buhari cannot catch a sub even if they print it on a ball and toss it to him. They're basically asking you why you're ALWAYS in the UK 🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️
— OjiUgø™ 🍫 (@OjiUgo_nwa) November 10, 2022
President Buhari would’ve told King Charles III the reason why he flew to London for health checkup while Nigeria is spending billions on healthcare
Having no house in the UK is not something to be proud of, what you have done to progress your country is what really matters.
— Abdul-Aziz Na'ibi Abubakar (@jrnaib2) November 10, 2022
King Charles of England didn't spare Buhari but being that he's stupid, he still thinks he was literally asked about the real house. Man, invest in your healthcare system so that you stop seeking medical attention elsewhere while your people who can't afford a plane ticket r dyin
— Nyakuar Ojiayo Makaduol (@danielo42598089) November 10, 2022
Africa's Oracle, Muhammadu Buhari and King Charles lll. pic.twitter.com/8cNpROlu2l
— Ikéngà of Africa 🐯 🇳🇬 (@apro_dawildcat) November 9, 2022
Buhari and King Charles…😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/8cjuajtmtF
— AntiXenophobian (@AntiXenophobian) November 10, 2022
King Charles ¡¡¡ insulted Buhari for not staying in his country and you all praising him, when will you people have sense…..🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 pic.twitter.com/HJKcexyqMj
— Sheik Yusup👑 (@YusifMinjibir) November 10, 2022
Charles: You are always in the UK, and I am sure your house must be really nice. I would like to pay you a visit when next you are around.
Buhari: I don’t have a house in the UK.
Charles: so what brings you here so often.
Buhari: I am doubling as min of health.
Charles: ‼️— Oketa 🇳🇬⚽️👫 (@krisketa) November 10, 2022
"The only house I have are those that I had before I came into government. I feel much freer when I have nothing" – Buhari tells King Charles III
Me: In some year's time, we would know the truth
2baba| #leaked| Abia| Channels Tv| Festus Keyamo| Igbo| First Lady| Bola Tinubu pic.twitter.com/N4YPVkvhsS
— Alákòwé (@alakowe_e) November 10, 2022
…By Hamzat Rasheed
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