The Buhari Media Support Group (BMSG) has dismissed complains about the ill health of President Muhammadu Buhari by some interest groups and individuals as an excuse not to acknowledge the monumental achievements of his administration as mischievous, diversionary and purely laced with political motives.
In a statement issued on Thursday, May 4 in Abuja and signed by its Protem Coordinator, Austin Braimoh and its Secretary, Cassidy Madueke, BMSG said that it was unfortunate that such interest groups have failed to realize that Nigerians were no longer gullible to cheap blackmail.
”Nigerians feel and are still feeling the presence of the Federal Government administration through programmes/projects being implemented all over the country as well as people oriented polices being churned out.”
The group said: “The true condition of the President as disclosed by the officials of the Presidency is that he is in recovery mode, and gaining energy from treatment he received in the UK; the President continues in his role as President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigerian and he has not abdicated his responsibility in that regard.
“The President is getting on with the business of governance, on a daily basis, even though he may have stayed out of ceremonial activities.
“We believe that this orchestrated propaganda that dwells on a daily reportage of the President’s health is simply an attempt by beneficiaries of the old order to distract attention from the war against corruption which is attaining new heights.”
Furthermore, BMSG observed that the war against Boko Haram terrorism, militancy and the sabotage of the economy in the Niger Delta have recorded huge success.
“The spotlight is an attempt to take away public attention from the enormous strides being made to pull the economy out of recession, a feat that is about being achieved in a matter of days or weeks.”
Contrary to the expectations of the detractors, BMSG said that the Buhari administration has continued to record significant progress in the three cardinal areas of economy, security and fight against corruption, adding that no amount of campaign of calumny will deter the administration from serving Nigerian’s selflessly.
‘’It is not surprising that as soon as the country started witnessing economic recovery and progress in various sectors as well as local and international commendations, people who are not comfortable with the emerging order of things have devised this strategy to divert attention with the ill-health of Mr. President,’’ the group observed.
BMSG maintained that the complaints are politically-motivated and advised Nigerians not to be deceived by the diversionary tactics of those who looted the nation’s treasury and impoverished Nigerians.
The Group assured that the President Buhari administration is on course and is resolute on delivering on its mandate to Nigerians irrespective of tribe, tongue or religion.
The group also reassured Nigerians that the government is working seamlessly.