Lekki Shooting: Presidential aide gives reason for Buhari’s silence
By Modupe Shodeinde
The Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to the President, Femi Adesina, said President Muhammadu Buhari did not speak on the Lekki shootings during a national broadcast on Thursday because it would be presumptuous to speak on it.
The Presidential aide in a programme on Channels Television, Politics Today, said the President’s silence on the incident was because there investigation was still ongoing.
He said: “The Defence Headquarters issued a statement to say that it was investigating the matter. Lagos State Governor has also set up a probe panel to investigate what really happened.
“So, the President couldn’t have said anything because it would be premature and presumptuous while investigation is ongoing. It is after investigation has been concluded that he can speak on the matter.”
Nigerians in reaction to the President’s silence on the shooting of #EndSARS protesters at the Lekki tollgate, had strongly criticized the President and accused him of being insensitive and devoid of empathy.
