*Mr President
says "I’ve never been this sick"
President
Muhammadu Buhari on Friday returned to the country after spending 49 days on
medical vacation in the United Kingdom, sparking celebrations in Abuja and
some
Northern states.
Many
well-wishers slaughtered rams, chickens and celebrated on the streets.
Wild
jubilation in Abuja, Katsina, others.
There was
jubilation in the FCT following Buhari’s return on Friday after a prolonged
absence.
Hundreds of
youths in the FCT, particularly in the satellite towns, trooped out as early as
9am on hearing the news of the President’s return.
In Maraba, a
border town between Nasarawa and Abuja, hundreds of youths were sighted along
Abuja-Keffi Road, celebrating the President’s return.
Abuja-Nasarawa
Road was also shut down as it had been taken over by some northerners
celebrating Buhari’s arrival and chanting, ‘Sai Baba’.
In Nyanya and
Karu, youths, particularly from the northern part of the country, were jumping
up and shouting “Baba oyoyo, baba yadawo (Baba welcome. Baba has returned).
2019, babu chanji (2019, no change).”
There was also
jubilation by residents in Jos, Plateau State, particularly along Bauchi Road.
It was learnt
that there was reckless driving by youths and commercial tricycle operators in
areas on Bauchi Road and Murtala Muhammed Way.
In Buhari’s
home state, Katsina, there was also festive mood for the better part of Friday
as several residents trooped to the streets to celebrate the President’s
return.
I’ve never
been this sick, says BuhariOn his return, President Buhari declared that he had
never been that ill. His statement contrasted sharply with that of top
government officials who had insisted that he was hale and hearty.
“I couldn’t
recall being so sick since I was a young man, including in the military with
its ups and downs,” Buhari said.
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