The Kogi State Government has defended their declaration of Monday 21st August 2017 a public holiday in Kogi State over President Buhari’s return, amidst the
controversy it sparked.
The State’s Director General, media and publicity, Kingsley Fanwo, who released a statement on behalf of the Governor claimed the public holiday was declared to celebrate an African icon.
“The public holiday was declared to celebrate an African icon, President Muhammadu Buhari, who went on a medical trip abroad and came back in good health.
The holiday was to enable the people of Kogi State to celebrate the grace of God in bringing Mr. President back alive. It also afforded the people of the state the opportunity to pray and fast for the progress of Nigeria and for Mr. President to keep waxing stronger for the task ahead.
It is unfortunate that those condemning it choose to take Panadol for our headache. They should join us to celebrate the Lion of Africa and stop politicizing an act of patriotism on the part of the governor.
God forbids, if Mr. President had died, many states would have declared many days of mourning. But Kogi only declared one day to thank God for saving our President’s life. Are some people angry that Mr. President is back, hale and hearty to continue to fight corruption?” he added.