The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, on Friday said those demanding the resignation of President Muhammadu Buhari over his health status, have a right to their opinion.
Adesina, however, said this does not override the opinion of the 15 million Nigerians who voted for Buhari during the 2015 presidential election.
Adesina spoke with newsmen on Friday during the launch of a book: “Against the run of Play,” in Lagos.
The book, centred on the 2015 general election, was written by the Chairman of the Editorial Board of Thisday newspaper, Olusegun Adeniyi.
Adesina said on worries over Buhari’s health: “There is no need for apprehension.
“God spared the President the first time.
“Remember he said that he has never been as ill as he was before.
“The same God that spared him will also ensure that he returns to full health.
“Nigerians prayed and God answered.
“Nigerians are still praying and God will still answer.”
Asked to respond to calls by some Nigerians that Buhari should resign on health ground, Adesina said the opinions of a few people demanding his resignation could not in any way override the verdict of the 15 million Nigerians that elected him into office, adding: “Saying the President should resign is an opinion, but don’t forget that 15 million people elected the President.
“So if one or two people express their opinion, will their opinion override that of 15 million people that voted for him?
“Those who are expressing their opinion have rights to their opinion.”
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