SAN FRANCISCO, August 07, (THEWILL) – In an apparent response to the #OurMumuDunDo movement, which asked for President Muhammadu Buhari’s return from medical vacation or resignation, the Presidency says Buhari would not resign from office because has not breached any law of the country.
THEWILL recalls that Buhari had been in London since May 7 when he left Abuja for follow up medical consultations with his doctors.
Addressing State House correspondents on Monday, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, stated that while those on peaceful protests can exercise their right, they are stepping outside the laws by calling for the President’s resignation.
His words: “Those making the calls are exercising their rights in line with the constitution of this country. Of what use, or value is a democracy in which citizens cannot embark on peaceful protests? So we respect their right to convene or undertake peaceful protest.
“On the call for the President to resign or disclose whatever, I think they are stepping outside the laws of this country.
“Anyone conversant with the constitution of this country will have noticed or seen that Mr. President has complied 100 percent with the requirements of the constitution of this country.
“He has handed over power to the vice president as required by the constitution and the vice president is carrying out the affairs of this country. He is undertaking activities of government in line with the constitution in a way that the President himself has given words of commendation.
“So the President has not breached any law. What he has done is perfectly in line with the constitution and people are looking for things to say. I think they should do their research very well.”
