Yesterday, a Coalition of Civil Society Organizations comprising Youth groups in Nigeria launched a pro-Buhari Campaign tagged "Remain and Restore" in Abuja to counter an ongoing protest by "Concerned Nigerians who are seeking the "Return or Resignation" of the President. The leader of the Coalition, Solomon Adodo who addressed members during the launch stated that the protest by Concerned Nigeria was targeted at instigating social unrest in the country.
He described their action as a show of shame and crass display of ignorance as the President has not broken any law by seeking medical treatment abroad. Adodo explained that since the President transmitted a letter to the National Assembly as required by law before leaving, the constitution allows him liberty to return at will.
“The #ReturnOrResign protesters,#OurMumuDonDo protesters and any other franchise under which they gather to foment trouble are therefore aware that their real goal is to precipitate instability since nothing about their demands are logical. It may well be a way of starting nationwide mayhem that is definitely sponsored."
Being that Nigerians were the one that pressured President Buhari to seek treatment, we believe that Nigerians will also not keep mute while some mischievous elements use the medical vacation as a cover to cause instability.
He explained that his group has decided to launch the campaign in order to set the record straight as well as to demonstrate the support the President enjoys.
As a first step we are launching, “Remain and Restore” #RemainAndRestore as a series of nationwide protests in Lagos and Abuja. The objective of this action is to remind Mr. President that Nigerians want him to stay back for his treatment, continue his medical leave and recover while he continues to issue instructions on how to restore Nigeria. This is the ideology of #RemainAndRestore.
“The rallies which are to commence in Abuja and Lagos over a period of several days will feature dance drama and songs by participants to itemize the President’s achievement particularly in the area of insecurity and economic prosperity. We therefore urge Nigerians and of course President Buhari not succumb to the antics of self-professed professional protesters that have decided to make themselves into nuisance."
