Three king makers and former presidents of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, General Ibrahim Babangida and General Abdulsalami Abubakar Tuesday held a meeting in Minna, Niger State over the health status of President Muhammadu Buhari.
It was learnt that the three former Presidents have decided to pay a visit to the President Buhari to ascertain the true state of his health.
The visit would be undertaken by Obasanjo and Abdulsalami because Babangida’s state of health will not allow him travel.
In the meeting which lasted for two hours, it was learnt that they expressed concern over the politicking of the President’s health which they noted is unhealthy and a threat to national development.
They also reportedly frowned at the discordant tune by the President’s media aides and his close associates which they plan to discuss when they meet him.
The meeting according to sources ended with a prayer for the health of President Buhari and General Babangida.
The meeting of the former heads of states was held top secret as visitors that usually visit the house were disallowed from entering the house ahead of the arrival of Chief Obasanjo.
It was learnt that before Obasanjo’s arrival, General Abubakar was already in IBB’s house waiting as the Niger state Governor Alhaji Abubakar Sani Bello recieved Obasanjo at Minna airport and accompanied him to IBB home at hill top devoid of official retinue.
As soon of the news of the meeting broke, Nigeria`s first lady, Aisha Buhari, took to her twitter handle, @aishambuhari ,while her media aide hurriedly sent out a media advisory alerting the press of her tweets:
She tweeted: “I thank all Nigerians for their concern, love and prayers over my husband’s health status.
” I wish to inform everyone that his health is not as bad as it is being perceived. Meanwhile, he continues to carry out his responsibilities during this period.”
“As it may come to your notice, he is meeting with the Minister of Justice and the GMD of the NNPC thiis evening.
” Long live Nigerians. Long live the Federal Republic of Nigeria.”
