Dr. Chris Ngige, yesterday lashed at those who make jest of
President Muhammadu Buhari’s ill health.....
Speaking with newsmen in Awka, Ngige
averred that Buhari is healthier and stronger than 80% of Nigerians.
“I can tell
you authoritatively as a medical doctor of over three decades standing that Mr
President is physically and mentally healthy. He is healthier than 80 per cent
of Nigerians”, he said. Giving reasons for his statement, Ngige opined that Buhari
sits for over eight hours during their executive meetings. Whereas most of them
who thought they have sat for a very long time would go for a tea break to
stretch the legs. “Mr President sits on his seat continuously, drinking only
water”, he said.
When asked to speak on the federal character and allegations
on marginalization of the Igbo, Ngige opined, “There’s nothing that is being
shared by the Buhari government that is not equitably done. Buhari has five
flagship projects; Lagos-Ibadan to Ilorin Mambila Power Plants;
Abuja-Kaduna-Kano Highway; Second Niger Bridge and East West roads.
“You can
see how it was shared. So, how are you(Igbo) left out, why are you crying marginalization, why are you crying wolf when there is none and it is this
mentality that I’m telling you people that you have to come out from.
“So, all
I’m saying in effect is that you (Igbo) must do political engineering; that’s
the Igbo of the South-East and the step to take forward is to support a Buhari
presidency for 2019/2023 and vote for it with all their strengths. By so doing,
they will not be left out in the power-sharing that will come thereafter like
was done at this period.”
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