An otpouring of dissapointment follows the President’s announcement to proceed on vacation to the UK. You’d hardly find one person who agreed with this move. And the reasons are obvious:
- President Buhari just sent off 200 troops, a naval ship and an airforce to the Gambia to oust Jammeh by military force.
- Less than 24 hours ago, the Nigerian military bombed an IDP camp in Borno state. All the President did was leave a “regret” tweet. He has not visited.
- Southern Kaduna is still burning. No visit to that region either.
So you could say the anger of Nigerians is well placed.
Do see below:
I'm traveling to the UK today on a short leave; part of my annual vacation. Back at work Feb 6. VP @ProfOsinbajo will act as President.
— Muhammadu Buhari (@MBuhari) January 19, 2017
But we just said Happy New Year yesterday
Mr President the year just started and you're taking vacation. pic.twitter.com/mFAySvXFHi
— 7R (@femi_ragner) January 19, 2017
Wehdone sir
Ajala Travel
World Citizen
Mr Blowing money fast pic.twitter.com/ARhtfQshL4— Fine Apple 💞 (@the_lateefah) January 19, 2017
Whatever happened to Made In Nigeria?
You did not see Obudu cattle ranch, Eko tourist resort or even Elegushi beach abi??
— Ogb (@OgbonnaJnr) January 19, 2017
@Yincar Even Yankari Game Reserve in Bauchi where he was unable to visit recently….Daura another option
— #RuleofLaw (@TheAishaJibril) January 19, 2017
Later one stupid president will now come and say buy Nigeria to grow the Naira or something like that 😂
— 7R (@femi_ragner) January 19, 2017
Takes a lot of nerve to berate Nigerians for having an outsized appetite for foreign goods, then holiday abroad during a national tragedy
— Editi Effiòng (@EditiEffiong) January 19, 2017
Where is your conscience?
lol this man is a joke ! vacation ?Which fucking vacation ! Baba kerosine is 350 per liter n u leaving 4 vacation ?
— Ricky Waters (@Teflon_Jhon) January 19, 2017
kerosene is 350 in your side??? It's 600 over here
— UGOCHI (@datladyhoney) January 19, 2017
What kinda leader take a holiday in Jan in the midst of an economic crises & 3 internal conflicts 2 days after his military bombed his pple? https://t.co/lBnpWIds4M
— Ilemona (@I_Am_Ilemona) January 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/EmekaGift/status/822056534712532992
But when it comes to the masses, "Nigeria's economy is suffering bcos we vacation in Dubai not Obudu & spend on foreign goods/services"
— King Alfred (@King_Alfreds_II) January 19, 2017
Mr President @MBuhari you have forex to enjoy a vacation in the UK while common Nigerians can't get forex for their tuition. How do U sleep?
— Wisdom Chapp-Jumbo (@WChappjumbo) January 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/JajaPhD/status/822056426642243584
Can you be a Father Christmas?
Lol, it's a plea, I don't know anyone else going to the U.K. this period. Bubu is my guy, I'll send traps when he delivers
— Remi (@The_Dissembler) January 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/TheIronButtrfly/status/822057630327783425
can u epp me carry small package to my aunty in Peckham? Eez not heavy. Just ugwu leaf & tony montana "powder."
— yuzedo (@uLXXVII) January 19, 2017
E sir epp me do small shopping when Coming back nitori olorun 😊😊🙏🙏🙏
— A-ZED 69 AUTOS 🚗 🚙 🚘 🛻 (@A_Zed_69_Autos) January 19, 2017
Pls sir, can you help me check for the price of UK used perfume sir, If U can buy it also, pls do, I'll pay you when you get back..
— Juggernaut Maniac🐰 (@EldaRicardo) January 19, 2017
Running away from the troubles in Naija?
You push our troops to war in Gambia while you go on vacation?
— Meshack Uyi (@sylvumee) January 19, 2017
Our President is tired of Nigeria . He's going on vacation outside Nigeria to rest from Nigeria.
We sef we are tired 😂
— Ibe 🎒 (@maziibe_) January 19, 2017
https://twitter.com/mistafeji/status/822038975208706048
the num of countries u've visited is even more than the states u've visited in the country… Change indeed!
— Oyeniran Bayo (@bayulabanga) January 19, 2017
Oh well, we trust Osibanjo to perform
https://twitter.com/ABaraya_/status/822049287152533504
Maybe we can see some positive movement in the next few days? https://t.co/Cn4J8bBGTx
— Requirement Already Satisfied (@je_mc2) January 19, 2017
negative from where?