Why Kogi declared public holiday to mark Buhari’s return — Fanwo, gov’s spokesman

It is our policy and it was a rational decision. What we celebrated was the safe return of Mr. President, who some people had alleged was on life support. President Muhammadu Buhari is more than a personae, he is an institution. Hell would have been let loose if he had died and Kogi, being the center of the nation would have suffered a lot from the ripple effects. God forbid, if the President had died, hypocrites would have declared many days of mourning. We declared just a day to thank God for sparing the life of our President. Why are they taking panadol for our headache? 

The governor used the occasion to visit the Specialist Hospital in Lokoja where he declared free medical treatment for those on admission and even out-patients. He did that to aid people with health challenges. That is the best way to celebrate a great President. The public holiday is justified. Katsina is Katsina and Kogi is Kogi. 

Katsina is not at the center of the nation. President Buhari has massive followership in Kogi State and the Governor has never hidden his admiration of the sterling qualities of Mr. President. No sacrifice is bigger than thanking God for the life of Mr. President. 

The Governor started supporting the President even before he became Governor and his leadership ideology is tailored along that of Mr. President. Those who are condemning the holiday probably didn’t want the corruption fighter back into the country. We are happy he is back to continue to fight corruption and develop the nation.