A cross section of Nigerians have reacted to President Muhammadu Buhari’s congratulatory message to Tobi Amusan, following her exploit at the World Athletics Championships 2022.
The president had on Monday morning congratulated Amusan over her stellar performance at the World Athletics Championships on his official Facebook handle.
President Buhari had said: “I join millions of Nigerians in celebrating Tobi Amusan and her stellar performance at the World Athletics Championships 2022. “
Her new World Record and Gold Medal have brought excitement and joy and hope to all of us, and made our national anthem resonate on a global stage.
“I also commend and celebrate Ese Brume for her long jump Silver Medal. #TeamNigeria have represented us with honour & pride; displaying courage, integrity and good sportsmanship, and proving that with hard work & determination, success is achievable.
Reacting to President Buhari’s message, Nigerians who commented under the message, castigated the president’s poor handling of the security situation in the country.
Emmanuel Kela, who commented, said the president only wakes up to celebrate, but only expresses shock when Nigerians are kidnapped and killed.
“Good morning Sir, you only wake up to celebrate but Nigérians are kidnapped, killed every day. You only express shock and sleep, men, women, children have been in bandit custody. Flogged like animals. You will only express shock and go back to sleep,” he said.
Francis Ikechukwu Wilfred on his part said, “that is an example of a real Nigerian patriot. Making her nation proud is a thing of joy. Mr. President learn from this true Nigerian patriot. She showed us that there is still something to be proud of in your Nigeria that has been ridiculed. When will you make us proud? When will Nigerians cry for joy under your administration?
Leonard Ajayi also commented, saying; “somebody in charge of this page wrote this, because President BUHARI is not aware of this great achievement and here is the Proof! Read again and you won’t find BUHARI’S usual “I am SHOCKED”…. If na BUHARI write this Una for see “Fellow Nigerians, I am SHOCKED to hear this great news about Amusan and I can ASHUA you that akshin will be taken to reward her.”
Another Nigerian, Aisame Bukar said, “Sir we are not on this issue, please rescue our people and rescue our dear country with its people and protect lives and properties of the Nigerian. These are what you promised before, but you have failed us. Day and night, innocent blood is shed, innocent people are killed. Insecurity is all over in Nigeria. May God restore peace in Nigeria and protect innocent lives and their properties from terrorists and terrorism.”
For Dahiru M Hashim, the president’s main duty of safeguarding lives and property is often breached. “Anything else is subordinate to this.”
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Madaki Malle Balarabe said: “Non compassionate human being… Nigerians regret voting heartless person like you upon all that is happening, celebrating though she made us proud💪🏼 but if she is to hold a banner you’ll surely see those captives… Allah kayi mana chanji na alheri kada ka nuna mana lokacin da za’ace mulkinka yafi na wani.”
Muhammad Yahuza Auwal also opined as saying; “Buhari why do you disappoint us, Can’t you see what’s happening in the nation? Have you forgotten all the promises that you took for Nigerians during your campaign?
Mansur Sani Balarabe Dankure also asked; “Buhari why do you disappoint us, can’t you see what’s happening in the nation? Have you forgotten all the promises that you took for Nigerians during your campaign?”
Chi Nualum Ogu told the President, “You too can make us proud your Excellency. Nigeria is bleeding as we speak.”
Abdulwasiu Olokooba on his part said, “but you (as a president) are one of the biggest calamities to happen to this great nation. I pray we do not miss you in 2023. Amin! Nigeria shall be great.”