For the second time in two weeks, President Muhammadu Buhari has made a last minute change of mind about a visit to a state.
First was the May 22 visit to Lagos, which was annulled due to “scheduling difficulties”, as explained by the presidency, and now is the trip to the oil-rich Ogoni land in Rivers state.
In both instances, the president delegated Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. The case of Ogoni is peculiar because of the nature of the visit. The president was supposed to flag-off the clean-up of the land as recommended by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Plans were in top gear until the sudden news, which came after the militants threat of assassinating the president. Nigerians took to Twitter to express their feelings over the development.
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While some criticised Buhari for not visiting Ogoni, others praised him for the initiative of implementing UNEP report.
BUHARI is Nigeria’s foreign president while Osibanjo is home based president. Lol
— Stephen Emmanuel (@Emmysteve9) June 2, 2016
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Buhari cancelled his trip to Lagos, Calabar and now #Ogoni #NDCleanUp in the spate of 2 weeks. He should add his name to the Ghost workers — Omonile Lawyer™ (@MatthewOttah) June 2, 2016
I just realised there has been no official government position on why Mr. President is not attending #NDCleanUp . Gaps. Gaps. Gaps. Fail!!!
Advertisement— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) June 2, 2016
President @MBuhari missed a big one on missing out today in Ogoniland. Doesn’t take away from the #NDCleanUp but a big miss still. — JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) June 2, 2016
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The president’s absence in Ogoniland today is another major victory for the “Avengers,” their sponsors and social media fanatics.
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) June 2, 2016
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5.I want 2 ask@NGRPresident Sir r u sick(still ear infection)? let’s knw d truth n pray 4 u r u scared?if yes Ain’t u d GCFR? #NDCleanUp — flashy prince (@flashyjack) June 2, 2016
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Misplaced priorities again……. what is more important to us really? The person flagging off the #NDCleanUp or the actual clean up???
Advertisement— Olusanjo d’ 1st (@olusanjo_1) June 2, 2016
They expected GEJ to visit Chibok amidst suicidal terrorists, but I bet they will excuse Buhari not going to Ogoni amidst pipeline bombers — SK – Sola Kuti (@SKSolaKuti) June 2, 2016
PMB never failed his many global tours since taken office but failed Lagos, Calabar, & now Ogoni… #NDCleanUp pic.twitter.com/S2uB7X0Z7L
— Emrys Kongi™ (@Orlawalay) June 2, 2016
Not attending is pure cowardice for a man who entered power on the premises of his integrity and fearlessness #NDCleanUp — kachee (@AreteWrites) June 2, 2016
#NDCleanUp osinbanjo should just be our president.
— MOGUL (@isidags) June 2, 2016
What paramount to me is President Muhammad Buhari make a promise of OGONI land Clean Up and He fulfill it. God Bless Nigeria and Nigerians — PLANETABY (@planetaby) June 2, 2016
The apsence of PMB in Ogoni Land doesn’t Matter, What Matters is the #NDCleanUp.
— Abdul’aziz (@MrSangir) June 2, 2016
Who cares if the President was there to flag up? All we cares is the clean. And corruption to be dealt with to prevent future #NDCleanUp — Sir. Ahmad M. salihu (@MAIZANKOT) June 2, 2016
Bottom line #NDCleanUp is a good development. I’d concede that much credit to PMB, although he chickened out of the Ogoni trip.
— KANGAROO COURT (@Rouvafe) June 2, 2016
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