Nigerians React To Buhari’s 3rd Medical Vacation In 15 Months

Tongues are beginning to wag over President Muhammadu Buhari’s third overseas medical vacation in fifteen months.

Nigerians on social media are expressing different opinions with some of them wondering why President Buhari is seeking another term in office when he could barely stay 12 months straight without seeking medical attention abroad.

The Presidency, it would be recalled, had announced on Monday night that President Buhari will depart Abuja on Tuesday to London, the United Kingdom, where he is expected to stay for four days to see his doctor.

Buhari’s latest trip to London will make it his third medical vacation since the beginning of 2017.

The President had in February last year travelled to London where he spent over 50 days on medical consultation. He equally spent over 100 days in London during a medical vacation he embarked on in May 2017.

Announcing his bid to seek another medical attention In London, Buhari tweeted on Monday night: “I will be traveling to the United Kingdom tomorrow, to see my doctor, at his request. Will be away for four days; back in Abuja on Saturday, May 12,” adding that “The Presidency has issued a statement to this effect. I look forward to my 2-day State Visit to Jigawa State on Monday and Tuesday next week, after my return.”

Some Twitter reactions have since trailed the news.

TWEETS:

The Presidency @NGRPresident has issued a statement to this effect. I look forward to my 2-day State Visit to Jigawa State on Monday and Tuesday next week, after my return.

— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) May 7, 2018

Buhari became president so he could use our money to be shuttling to London anytime he likes for treatment. Ole

— Steve Dede (@DizSteve) May 8, 2018

When Buhari gets a call from his doctor in the United Kingdom that he’s sick pic.twitter.com/J8vgFMWVtQ

— BILLION (@BillionTwiTs) May 8, 2018

Buhari wants a second term in office so that Nigeria can keep paying for his treatment in London. The real blame belongs to @nassnigeria for failing to impeach him.

— Maxziken (@Maxziken) May 8, 2018

Buhari going to London for medical check up. God heal him, more re reason we need young guy to lead dis country#nigeria

— Isah (@Intellectualisa) May 8, 2018

President Buhari announces he is going to London for four days to see his doctors; Nigerians dig out Buhari’s previous promises. pic.twitter.com/lnxIDH7ZcR

— Laila Ijeoma (@LailaIjeoma) May 8, 2018

Buhari: 90 Days In London Movie was a major hit! The best product of Nollywood, Hollywood and Bollywood so far! It came 1st in Box Office and still is. #BuhariInLondon part 2 is even better y’all! Go grab your copy now!! God bless Naija?? pic.twitter.com/Q0wSIxGqGS

— officialhouseboy (@ohouseboy) May 8, 2018

Nigerians are dying, hopelessness pervades the country mass slaughters is now a normal people are inured with deaths. Hospitals are closed people are needlessly dying! Buhari is able to go to London for check up but all medical institutions in Nig are on strike, what is going on?

— mark Micheals (@MarkOwerri) May 8, 2018

As PMB spends 4days holiday in London, WailingWailers will wail & the HailingHailers will be drinking Codeine for Buhari’s illness ?? #Buhari #Nigerian #Nigeria #london

— HΞCTOR ORÈJUÈLÀ ® ?? (@hecxtreme) May 8, 2018

BUHARI IS SICK

President Muhammad Buhari begins a four day medical check in London. Whatever happened to the National Hospital or Aso Rock medical team. Did you remember how much are budgetted annually for these… https://t.co/fB7eQ9KCFK

— jejeminimojoko (@jejeminimojoko) May 8, 2018

I just thought it would be nice to remind you.

Have a safe trip. pic.twitter.com/DE7wG3oeM1

— ChrissieSparks (@ChrissieSparks2) May 7, 2018

So Buhari went to London, stayed for 10 days, went to the US, then on his way back to Nigeria, had a ‘technical stopover’ in London…stayed a couple of days..then returned to Nigeria for a few days but now wants to return to see his doctor in the London. ?

— Babasola Kuti (@SKSolaKuti) May 8, 2018

Buhari was aware of his health condition even b4 he became President. THREE YEARS as President and he’s been unable to atleast upgrade Aso rock clinic with equipments & personnel needed to manage his ailment?
Buhari is also a victim of his own incompetence.

— Mr Stanley Nwabia (@MrStanleyNwabia) May 7, 2018

In 1983 when Buhari sacked Shagari through a coup, he equally evicted Shagari’s brother, Bello Magajin Shagari, who was receiving treatment at the State House Clinic. He died the next day. Mahmud Tukur and Shinkafi begged Buhari to have access to inform Shagari, Buhari refused!

— Jackson Ude (@jacksonpbn) May 7, 2018

Buhari spends more time abroad than in Nigeria

— DADDY THE FATHER (@SemilooreAkoni) May 8, 2018

Buhari Buhari where have you been?

I’ve been in London to see the queen.

London for what?
London for medicine

Medicine for what?
Medicine for coughing.

Are you coughing?
Yes master, cough lemme see you. https://t.co/zc6NApvgSo

— ? (@NNchizoba) May 8, 2018

“If PDP had built standard hospitals, Buhari won’t be frequenting London this much”

APC has undoubtedly locked many people’s brains in a witchcraft coven?

— The Son of Man (@olufemisp) May 8, 2018

So while we are waiting 4 corruption 2b brought 2 its minimal, buhari can b wasting our resources on his health abroad while d rest of us use Nigerian medical facilities. Let all our sick people follow buhari 2 London if this is ur logic

— Wind lounge (@Wind_lounge) May 8, 2018

Health workers in Nigeria are on strike and Buhari is going to London “at his doctor’s request”. This same man that couldn’t purchase nomination form. ???. Never seen such glaring scam before.

— Emeka (@EmekaEmezue) May 8, 2018