While comparing the 2015 and 2017 photos of the President on social media last week, concerned citizens bemoaned the President ’ s frail looks .
The two photos, placed side by side and trending online, showed Buhari looking significantly leaner in one than the other .
The President also appeared pale and shaven - headed in the frail- looking picture , with his native hat slouched over his forehead .
Again , several Nigerians took to the comments section of a video posted on
Facebook page, in which Buhari was seen attending Juma ’ at prayers on Friday, to express concerns over the President ’ s uncharacteristic gait and fragile appearance .
Omitibayo Adetoro said , “ Today , I tried to look at Muhammadu Buhari with the following questions on my mind: What if he were my father and in this condition . How would I have felt ?
“What if he were my brother, uncle , grandfather or friend ? How would I have felt ? What if I were the person in his condition with such excruciating pain? How would I have felt ?
“These questions made me reflect deeply and empathise with him . They made me feel sympathy for him , his family , friends and associates . Today , I looked at him and realised that before us is an elderly man , who is ill and he deserves our sympathy and prayers, no matter our political, ethnic or religious differences . ”
Another Nigerian , Chimdi Ukeka Chai , said , “ The father of our nation is really sick , looks frail and weak . May God heal you and restore strength to your bones and flesh . If it’ s rest you need , and ( if ) I’m in the position to approve (some time off) , I will give you more than the days you ask for , while ( Vice- President Yemi ) Osibanjo continues to stand in for you in acting capacity till you fully recover . ”
Ogazi Emeka Marcillinus wrote , “ I would never wish Buhari or any human being evil , but as I can see in this video , this man is not well . Please , he should take care of himself . ”
Okey Egwuogu expressed similar concerns, saying although no one wished the President ill , “ you all can see that he ’ s in a sorry state . ”
Egwuogu added , “ The cabal just wants to remain relevant, hence they are ‘ stage- managing’ him ( I guess against his wishes ) . Please , Aisha (Buhari ) should let the cabal know that they will be held responsible for whatever happens to her husband . ”
Similarly, Kinggerald Amiesia said , “ Why are they ‘ stage- managing’ him ? In my good , honest opinion , he should resign . There is no presidential title in the afterlife . You people should allow him to rest. ”
Paul Ogheneruemu , said , “ This video has proven that Buhari is not feeling fine . He needs rest. The situation of Nigeria is beyond human comprehension. To rule Nigeria is not by force . ”
Michael Philip Udoh added , “ This man is visibly frail , staggering between steps. Can he just not save himself from the power - hungry cabal and face his health ?”
Brave Achiever said , “ Honestly, from the video , it shows he ’ s not feeling fine . I really wish you quick recovery sir . ”
Another Nigerian , Chukwuma Uzor , said , “ I’m not a supporter of President Buhari , but I wish him well. This picture is not encouraging at all. I pray God heals him . We wish people well, no matter how bad they treat us , so as to gain the Almighty’ s favour. ”
Dogonyaro Polycarp added , “ I am very worried . I wish PMB well, but truly , cabals are not fair to PMB. They should allow the baba to proceed on medical leave or resign . Indeed , his health condition is bad . ”
The President of the NMA , Prof . Mike Ogirima , in an interview with The PUNCH on Thursday , had said Buhari ’ s disclosure of his health status would douse tension and rumours about his well- being .
Ogirima said , “ He is the number one public servant and the father of the nation. He has rights and privileges . It will douse a lot of rumours and tension , if he discloses his health status to the public . ” www.iykerom.blogspot.com
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