Presidency Backs Buhari Over Facemask Removal
Lauretta Onochie has explained why the president took off his face mask in his hometown Daura in Katsina State.
Joy Kalu 
The Presidency, on Monday, said Presiedent Muhammadu Buhari, did not violate COVID-19 protocols in Daura, Katsina State over the weekend.
Online photos had shown Buhari discussing with some All Progressives Congress governors at the revalidation of his APC membership in Daura on Saturday without putting on a mask or maintaining social distancing as stipulated by the newly signed Coronavirus Disease Health Protection Regulations (2021).
Lauretta Onochie, social media aide of President Muhammadu Buhari tweeted on Monday, saying the president removed his face mask while addressing party members.
She also querried a reporter who reportedly placed a microphone on the president’s chest in Daura.
She tweeted: “Mr. President in Daura. He wore a mask in Daura, except when he addressed Party faithful. Afterwards, he put it back on.''
''Just wondering how a reporter placed his mic on the chest of Mr. President. Someone tell me. I too, need to know.''
“Or is it a photoshop gone wrong? Just asking.”
Buhari began his four-day visit to Daura last Friday to participate in the revalidation of membership of the All Progressives Congress. He is expected back at Aso Villa on Tuesday.
