Former Presidential Special Adviser Dr. Reuben Abati has condemned President Muhammadu Buhari over his comments on herdsmen killing in the country during his meeting with US President Donald Trump.
President Buhari had mentioned that herdsmen do not carry guns but only wielded sticks and occasionally, machetes.
He reiterated that death of Gaddafi aggravated herdsmen crisis in Nigeria.
Speaking to Channels TV, Abati called on Buhari to stop blaming outsiders for the killings and act as the president.
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He said: “I saw the footage where Buhari was discusing herdsmen killings with President Trump.
“He again made the mistake of back to Libya.I think someone should tell Buhari to stop blaming outsiders.He has been elected president to deal with issues and he should deal wit it.
“Gaddafi died over six years ago so blaming him is a problem.”
Abati, however, commended the president over his response in regards to Trump’s shithole remarks.
“He did well in responding to President’s shithole comment and so far his visit had not so many gaps contrary to expectations of Nigerians.
“This shows perhaps he’s been sensitive to the kind of comments made by Nigerians,” he added.
