National tragedies and Buhari’s not so golden silence

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TOBI AWORINDE writes on the paucity of words that has characterised the Presidency of Major General Muhammadu Buhari , especially in addressing issues of public concern For over a month, Nigerians wa

tched with bated breath as the world’s superpowers battled thousands of coronavirus cases. But it was not until February 27 that the fears of many Nigerians were realised. That was when the country recorded its index case.

The sudden loquacity stunned many Nigerians, given the Commander-in-Chief’s silence amid scores of Boko Haram attacks, herdsmen/farmers clashes, banditry incidents, kidnappings and his numerous medical vacations. He said, “To be frank, I am not that surprised because, for quite some time now, even before this coronavirus situation, I have noticed that he doesn’t appear so much in the public and that has made people to question if there is something wrong. So, to me, it doesn’t come as a surprise.

Fasua said, “It’s not surprising. The truth is that leadership is now 90 per cent communication. So, 95 per cent of the work of a leader these days is communication. He has to communicate in any manner; written, spoken and even body language. He stated that world leaders speaking to their citizens within the context of the pandemic had demonstrated normal behaviour by heads of government.

Also, former Head of Department, Political Science, University of Lagos, Prof Solomon Akinboye, decried Buhari’s reticence, saying he needed to be more forthright in dealing with Nigerians on matters of public concern. “This pandemic is ravaging the entire global system and because it has a serious impact on our land, I believe the President has the responsibility to show up and, at least comment on it, encourage the people and tell them what the government has been doing,” Akinboye added.

 

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You sha must involve the person of the president even with all that is happening at his directions. Up pinch.

Atiku Abubakar

Punch where is MBuhari

Going through the full write up I conclude We don’t have leaders per se; we have rulers and there is a difference between rulers and leaders. A leader will know the steps to take and how to address d nation. For not addressing d nation,it shows d man is nt in charge BuhariResign

Desmola Is he even alive? BuhariResign

Sorry his not in town let stop fooling ourselves, even in isolation GOVmakinde and other governors are in constant touch with state citizens. ProffOshibajo is IN ISOLATION but has refused to address us on behalf of the Presidency. AsoRockHasFallen

oluwaloninyo BuhariResign

No president in Nigeria

BuhariResign

This is what you get when you vote old people who can't walk a mile to become your President or leader

BuhariResign

His noise is silent, at best. His silence has propped up better responsible leadership.... Lagos State seems to be the beacon of hope, as always. . Thank you oga jidesanwoolu

ayemojubar Come o una sure say this man still dey so?

Sleeping president

If developed countries with their sophisticated health facilities and very manageable population can't handle it , this government can't handle it, so what do they have to say. We only need God's divine help.

Nigerian as a nation has make a big mistake for electing such person as a president,,,well is not too late for us , will can still do it by joining hands together and removing him for causing more damages to the nation.

I'm sure he's battling with his life right now, I'm afraid Buhari was tested positive to coronavirus but they are hiding it

These man is just a figure head I swear....

Bad luck..

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