Buharis return matters arising reuben abati

You're referring to the article "Matters Arising: Buhari's Return" by Reuben Abati, a former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Goodluck Jonathan.

In the article, Abati wrote about the return of President Muhammadu Buhari from his medical vacation in the United Kingdom in 2017. Abati, who was a strong critic of the Buhari administration, expressed concerns about the president's health and the lack of transparency surrounding his medical treatment.

Here are some key points from the article:

  1. Abati questioned the secrecy surrounding Buhari's medical treatment, saying that the government's handling of the situation was "unusual" and "unacceptable".
  2. He expressed concerns about the president's health, saying that Buhari's prolonged absence from office was "a cause for worry" and that the country needed a president who was physically and mentally fit to lead.
  3. Abati criticized the government's decision to keep the president's medical condition secret, saying that this had led to speculation and rumors about Buhari's health.
  4. He also questioned the role of the Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, in the government's handling of the situation, saying that Osinbajo's actions were "inconsistent" and "confusing".
  5. Abati concluded by saying that the country needed a president who was transparent, accountable, and physically fit to lead, and that Buhari's return was a welcome development, but that the government still needed to be more transparent about the president's health.

The article sparked a lot of controversy and debate, with many people defending Buhari's right to privacy and others criticizing the government's handling of the situation.