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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica 2 May 2017

    Nigeria's President Buhari urged to take medical leavehttp://bbc.in/2p3Soh9 

    3:21 AM - 2 May 2017
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    14 replies 69 retweets 24 likes
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      2. Akhogba Era‏ @armaniera 2 May 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @07musty

        The best thing right is for him to resign and face is health squarely ... He has achieved what many of us can only dream of ...

        1 reply 1 retweet 0 likes
      3. Uwa Ojeabulu D-First‏ @uwaojeabulu 3 May 2017
        Replying to @armaniera @OmosefePrinz and

        If he resigns, a lot of asiri will tu and the hunter will become d hunted

        0 replies 1 retweet 1 like
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      1. mutyaba JohnMary‏ @JohnMutyaba 2 May 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBCNews

        He should admit that his health has failed him and he resigns, he will be remembered for his service to his country

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      1. Alice Ruhindi‏ @AliceRuhindi 2 May 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBCNews

        the best option for Pres Buhari is to step aside due to poor health.

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      1. Nwa  ❤Biafra 🌅 🌴 🌴 🌳 🌳 🔺 🔻 💡 👁‏ @Biafrafreedom9 2 May 2017
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        Nwa  ❤Biafra 🌅 🌴 🌴 🌳 🌳 🔺 🔻 💡 👁 Retweeted Emeka Gift

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        #IPOB with over 60million people is the largest most powerful non-violent liberation movement anywhere in the world right now pic.twitter.com/z2aKoJyFuO
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      1. christopher khondowe‏ @christopherkhon 2 May 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Go and rest. wishing you quick recovery

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      1. Dymon‏ @Makuni_11 2 May 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Wishing the old man a quick recovery

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      1. AKILY-SOLUTIONS‏ @EmilieKasonga 2 May 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Again?

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      1. Nimo Manka‏ @NimoManka 2 May 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        He has #cancer!

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      1. TheGoZ™‏ @Mr_Gozie 2 May 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        you mean resign...and then fully take care of his health

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      1. GERALD‏ @GWRECKK 2 May 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica @BBCNews

        he should declare his health status and resign. And stop wasting taxpayers money

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      1. TSI‏ @GrayFallacy 2 May 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        ...or throw in the towel,resign and allow for a healthy chap to run Nigeria. Anxiety on his well-being doesn't bode well for the economy.

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      1. ™Moxy Toxy James  👊‏ @moxyladejames 2 May 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Will he accept

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      1. Kevin  ⚽kioga 〽‏ @Maczenith 2 May 2017
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Something always goes wrong with the Nigerian presidency

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