The Presidency, Thursday, reacted to the alleged attack on President Muhammadu Buhari, at the flag-off of the ongoing Argungu Fishing and Cultural Festival, in Kebbi, declaring that reportage on the event was twisted and warped.
A video showing a man dashing towards the president, who was then in a photo session with farmers, went viral on social media, with many people suggesting that the man was trying to attack the president.
But in a release signed by the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, the presidency said there was no attack on the President.
Below is the full text of the release:
ALLEGED ATTACK ON PRESIDENT BUHARI IN KEBBI: CONTORTIONISTS AT WORK AGAIN
President Muhammadu Buhari was in Kebbi State Thursday to declare open the Argungu Fishing and Cultural Festival. It was the first time the international tourism event would hold in eleven years, as security considerations had rendered it impracticable.
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.
Malicious people always twist things to give a negative narrative. But they simply dash their heads against the wall. The country moves on.
Femi Adesina
Special Adviser to the President
(Media and Publicity)
