President Muhammadu
Buhari, has said that he will never resign as the President of Nigeria,
despite the mounting pressure from some Nigerians.
The President spoke on Monday, against the backdrop of a protest in Abuja, over his continued stay in London.
The protesters marched from the Unity Fountain to the Presidential
Villa, where they demanded that Buhari should either return to the
country and resume duties, or resign immediately.
Recall, that the President has been out of the country since May 7,
when he traveled to London, United Kingdom, UK, for follow-up medical
checks.
The President, who spoke
through his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba
Shehu, said he has not breached any law of the country.
His words: “The
demonstration is in the exercise of their freedom under the
Constitution, which guarantees their right to embark on peaceful
protests.
“So long as they remain peaceful, we have no problem with them.
“What is democracy if
citizens can’t peacefully demonstrate? “On the second issue, demanding
the President’s return, or resignation or certain explanations, I would
say that they have over-stepped their bounds.
“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.
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