President Muhammadu Buhari’s non-observance of the COVID-19 guidelines and protocol has been explained by the Presidency.
Rationalizing non-usage of face mask by the President, the Personal Assistant to the President on Social Media, Lauretta Onochie, said there was no need for him to wear it since he is restricted to Aso Rock.
According to her, expert medical protocol states that there is no need for face mask when in a safe environment.
This is real reason why Buhari is not wearing the mask, she said, explaining the rule says only those visiting must wear face mask to ensure they don’t leave behind droplets in a safe environment.
Pres. Buhari has not been wearing the mask even at FEC and
other meetings held at the Villa since the outbreak of corona virus in Nigeria.
In a tweet, Onochie said Buhari was not breaking any rule by
not wearing face mask. “PRES @MBuhari IS NOT BREAKING RULES! ”Expert Medical Protocol is that
if you are in your safe environment, you don’t need to wear a mask. “Those
visiting you MUST wear masks to ensure they leave no droplets in your
environment.
Wearing masks is mostly to protect people around us,” she
tweeted.