Nigerians take to the streets to protest against economic policy
Marchers demand solutions to the recession while president remains in UK for medical attention
Hundreds of Nigerians took to the streets in Lagos on Monday to protest against the government’s handling of the country’s economic crisis and to demand solutions to the crippling recession. The protest came as the government said President Muhammadu Buhari would remain in the UK to complete medical tests. His spokesman tried to reassure the public that there would be no disruption to government operations. Buhari, 74, was scheduled to return to Nigeria on Sunday and resume official duties on Monday, after leaving on January 19 to undergo unspecified medical tests. Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo is serving as acting president. "There is no indication as to when the president will return," Buhari’s spokesman, Femi Adesina, said on Monday. Meanwhile, "there will be no delays in any government decisions or anything because the vice-president continues to be acting president and has all powers mandated", he said. Buhari "was advised to complete the test cycle before returning", Adesina sa...
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