Why didn't buhari address Lekki Toll gate Shooting- Presidency reveals answer.

[Melvin]

It has been days since the shooting at Lekki Toll Plaza which resulted to some fatalyties and mayhem all over Nigeria. This incident escalated criticism by protesters due to the fact that the President's failure to address the shooting after it had occurred.

However, the President spoke in a nationwide broadcast on NTA and Radio Nigeria and a lot of Nigerians within and abroad tuned in to hear what the he had to say.

But, the President failed to speak on the shooting and many Nigeria spiked in anger leaving other speechless, however on saturday, the presidency stepped up to give reason for the President's mishap.

Special Adviser to Buhari on Media & Publicity, Femi Adesina said that Buhari didn't talk about the shooting because it would be premature and presumptuous. He also explained on Channels TV programme that the Military were on the case of the shooting.

 

[Melvin]

Femi Adesina on Channels Television programme said;

"The Defence Headquarters issued a statement to say that it was investigating the matter.

"Lagos state Governor has also set up a probe panel to investigate what really happened.

"So, the President couldn't have said anything because it would be premature and presumptuous while investigation is ongoing.

"It is after investigation has been concluded that he can speak on the matter."