See Why Buhari Chose UK Ahead Of Nigerian Hospitals — Lai Mohammed

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See Why Buhari Chose UK Ahead Of Nigerian Hospitals — Lai Mohammed

The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, has given reasons why Pres. Buhari shunned Nigerian hospitals and decided to travel to the U.K to seek medical attention, Punchng reports.

Mohammed spoke during a live radio programme titled, ‘Morning Crossfire’, on Nigeria Info Abuja 95.1FM, on Thursday.

An angry caller had criticised the All Progressives Congress-led government for going back on its promise to bar public officials from travelling abroad for medical treatment at the expense of taxpayers.

In his reaction, however, Mohammed said, “My answer is very simple. Mr President is our father, he is the leader of the nation and I think he deserves the best in terms of medical treatment.”

Responding to another question on why the Buhari government was flouting court orders regarding the release of some detained politically exposed persons, Mohammed said, “If it is a court order and the order is not appealed, then you have flouted the order.

“But if the order is appealed, then it is not a final order. Also, you have to balance national security with the rule of law. In the case of Ifeanyi Ubah, I think it is neither here nor there.”