DAILY POST had reported that Buhari violated the Health Protection Regulation Order he signed last week.
Buhari was said to have violated the order at the revalidation of his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Daura, Katsina State.
He was seen at different times without his mask, amongst some people.
Although the Nigerian leader had his mask on at some points, it was also observed that he failed to maintain physical distance as stipulated by the newly signed Coronavirus Disease Health Protection Regulations (2021).
The president’s action led to a backlash from Nigerians.
Reacting, Onochie said Buhari removed his facemask when he was addressing the All Progressives Congress, APC, faithfuls.
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The Presidency, on Monday, defended President Muhammadu Buhari for taking off his mask in public, saying he did not violate COVID-19 protocols in Daura, Katsina State.
Photos had circulated online showing Buhari discussing with some All Progressives Congress governors without wearing a face mask during the revalidation of his APC membership in Daura on Saturday.
The President not wearing a mask and violating social distancing as stipulated by the newly signed Coronavirus Disease Health Protection Regulations (2021), was an indication that he violated the law he signed.
The Peoples Democratic Party and Nigerians on social media slammed the President for violating the law which attracts a punishment of a fine or six months imprisonment.
COVID-19: Presidency defends Buhari says PDP backlash over mask is childish
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The President was seen at the revalidation of his membership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Daura, Katsina State at different times without a face mask amidst scores of people.
Although the Nigerian leader had his mask on at some points, it was also observed that he failed to maintain physical distance as stipulated by the newly signed Coronavirus Disease Health Protection Regulations (2021).
This resulted in a backlash from the Peoples Democratic Party and Nigerians on social media who slammed him for breaking the same laws he made.
Presidency Speaks On Buhari’s Removal Of Face Mask In Public
The President was seen discussing with some All Progressives Congress governors at the revalidation of his APC membership in Daura on Saturday without putting on his face mask.
by Saharareporters, New York
Feb 01, 2021
The Presidency has defended Muhammadu Buhari s non-use of a face mask in Daura, Katsina State over the weekend.
Buhari had earlier signed the Coronavirus Disease Health Protection Regulations (2021) making the use of face masks compulsory.
The law stipulates a fine or six months imprisonment or both for violators.
But at the weekend, the President was seen discussing with some All Progressives Congress governors at the revalidation of his APC membership in Daura on Saturday without putting on his face mask.