The Presidency has said that President Muhammadu Buhari was not attacked while in Kebbi State Thursday to declare open the Argungu Fishing and Cultural Festival, the international tourism event which had not held in 11 years due to security considerations.
According to a statement by the President’s spokesman, Femi Adesina, as the President went round the arena to inspect rice pyramids on display, and take photographs with farmers, a young man was so very excited to see his President so close, he made an attempt to get to him.
“World over, such would not be allowed by security details. The young man was prevented, and he protested that he should be allowed to greet his President. Now, professional contortionists are making mischief of the event. They are passing the video clip off on social media as an attempt to attack the President,” Adesina stated.
He added that “malicious people always twist things to give a negative narrative. But they simply dash their heads against the wall. The country moves on.”