Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Buhari, recently appeared on Channels TV where he discussed the president’s decision to not directly address the nation regarding the Coronavirus pandemic. He described this choice as “a matter of style.”
When asked about the president’s absence from addressing the nation during this crisis, Adesina explained that President Buhari has opted for a different approach, setting up a Presidential Task Force on Coronavirus led by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) to provide regular briefings. According to Adesina, the Minister of Health, the Minister of State for Health, and the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) also provide briefings, ensuring there is no lack of information.
Adesina emphasized that the President has established various measures to guarantee the effective dissemination of information, including the Presidential Task Force on Coronavirus and briefings from relevant authorities in the health sector.
The statement by Femi Adesina sparked discussions on social media, with many expressing their views on President Buhari’s communication style during this critical time.