Mohammed said some persons were just out to create mischief
over the health of President Muhammadu Buhari, stressing that there is need to
thread with caution.
The ex-lawmaker was reacting to the controversy trailing a
letter written by President Muhammadu Buhari where he purportedly named his
Vice, Prof Yemi Osinbajo coordinating vice president.
According to him, since President Buhari has passed a letter
to the National Assembly concerning his medical vacation, Nigerians should not
cause any further distraction.
He said, “Due to the circumstances we found ourselves as a
nation, prudence demands we should be careful because there are various cabals
trying to manipulate the present situation we found ourselves.
“The Constitution of Nigeria did not mention coordinator of
government business anywhere, it is ambigous. What the Constitution says is for
the President to transmit a letter to the National Assembly in order to
transmit power to the Vice President and he did that before he left.
“Though I have little or no respect for the Minister of
Information, Lai Mohammed but I think Nigerians should respect his views this
time around.
“The issue on ground calls for caution so it will not cause
mayhem in the polity because some people are out for mischief over the status
of President Buhari’s health. Since the President has transmitted a letter to
the National Assembly empowering Vice President Obasanjo to act while he is
away, I think Nigerians should desist from causing distraction.”
By Ameh Comrade Godwin
