kunle4toyeyaho:
why are u people ungrateful? Buhari should be commended when it is necessary. He can as well choose not to approve overseas treatment for Ekwueme

No, brother. It is a constitutional matter and it is sacrosanct.

These APC and Buhari's corrupt sycophants should stop embarrassing Nigerians intelligence for God sake. They were making the whole thing looks like they are helping the man.

Buhari can't even helping IDP residents, is it a man that belongs to opposition party that Buhari and APC corrupt government officials will help


The moment zombies are being exposed with truths....

adem30:
So you guys now understand that this is an entitlement for a former Vice President.

But you were all over internet crying waste of TAX payer's money when Buhari as a sitting President went for treatment outside the country.

Can you now see how deluded you are?

Get well soon Pa Ekwueme

call them confused lots

diegwu01:
PMB was entitled to all of this when he made his trip abroad earlier, Many Nigerians from the east condemned it, suggesting he should use the Aso Clinic.

Issue with Buhari medical trip is he spent many months outside Nigeria, at that he didn't tell anyone what was wrong with him nor came clean how much his trip was costing Nigeria, Ekwueme isnt a serving President no eyebrows will be raised about his trip, but Buhari is a serving President, in his campaign he promised to end aboard medical trip for elected officers and this is what people are holding him accountable too, if you can't tell us how much he is spending let him atleast tell us what is wrong with him

sanpipita:


Issue with Buhari medical trip is he spent many months outside Nigeria, at that he didn't tell anyone what was wrong with him nor came clean how much his trip was costing Nigeria, Ekwueme isnt a serving President no eyebrows will be raised about his trip, but Buhari is a serving President, in his campaign he promised to end aboard medical trip for elected officers and this is what people are holding him accountable too, if you can't tell us how much he is spending let him atleast tell us what is wrong with him

He has cronies zombies virus.

Gamesmart:




Sense? Una no get.

Grammar? Una no know.

The laws says "where necessary".

If you had sense you would know there are two judgement levels to determine if it is necessary.

That is, the doctor and the Presidency. With the latter having dismissive power over the former.

This is what you get when contraceptives fail.

Daddybright1986:
Buhari is not aware of the whereabouts of his WASC Certificate.
Buhari is not aware of where his land in PH is located.
Buhari is not aware that Baru signed out 25 Billion dollar Contract..
BUHARI is not aware that abba kyari collected #500m bribe from MTN.
Buhari is not aware of the state of Aso Rock Clinic.
Buhari is not aware that Maina has been reinstated.
And you think Buhari is aware that you are suffering?
You are entirely on your own" #copied o

Lmao Team Buhariisnotaware

intruxive:
This topic by op is why no body gives a rats ass about yigbos.
Trust them to always be ungrateful and yet wish for affection from ppl they hate.
Buhari didn't tell u he was doing him a favor, the news said he approved what was necessary.
Yet you take the opportunities to show how bile full and rotten u all are inside
Am glad u have ALL exposed urselfs, nobody is surprise anymore
#tribeofhate

And the tribe of love is ??

adem30:
So you guys now understand that this is an entitlement for a former Vice President.

But you were all over internet crying waste of TAX payer's money when Buhari as a sitting President went for treatment outside the country.

Can you now see how deluded you are?

Get well soon Pa Ekwueme

A sitting president that spent more days abroad treating himself, a president who hasn't told you what is wrong with him or how much his treatment is costing Nigeria, Buhari himself attacked Yar'adua for seeking medical treatment aboard, buhari promised to end aboard medical trip for elected officers he can't be hypocritical and expect people to keep quiet about it.

Jolar101:

He has cronies zombies virus.

Wonder how it's hard for them to use their brains, always out to defend silly things

nwabobo:
All those praising Buhari for making noise about Ekwueme getting his entitlement are obviously ignorant of the law.

And failure for Buhari to uphold the Constitution is impeachable, so it is part of Buhari's constitutional duty to see that he get medical attention abroad.

kunle4toyeyaho:
why are u people ungrateful? Buhari should be commended when it is necessary. He can as well choose not to approve overseas treatment for Ekwueme

Shot Up, I Have Not Read In Any Page Of The Newspaper Where The Family Cry To Either State Or Fed Govt For Help. Maybe That Was What Rochas Told Him To Do To Appease The SE. Buhari Sent Hbd To Him, You Guys Said Its Love For SE. Buhari Is Trying All Posible Methods Of Damage Control But The Wise Know That. Let This Kind Of Buhari Love Befall You. Say Amen If It Is Love To You.

kunle4toyeyaho:
why are u people ungrateful? Buhari should be commended when it is necessary. He can as well choose not to approve overseas treatment for Ekwueme

sometimes I ask myself what Nigerians want. If Buhari didn't give his consent, they will go about saying things about him, now he has given his consent, they're still saying things. What exactly do they want him to do now?

MikeBetty:
Shot Up, I Have Not Read In Any Page Of The Newspaper Where The Family Cry To Either State Or Fed Govt For Help. Maybe That Was What Rochas Told Him To Do To Appease The SE. Buhari Sent Hbd To Him, You Guys Said Its Love For SE. Buhari Is Trying All Posible Methods Of Damage Control But The Wise Know That. Let This Kind Of Buhari Love Befall You. Say Amen If It Is Love To You.

ok, in this case, what would you have advised Buhari?

bigtt76:
Even though the Former Presidents and VPs are entitled to free Medicare abroad, the funds to make it happen still needs to be approved and released. That approval is what the presidency has done and is the right thing to do. Let's stop all these politics.

And they had to make noise about it?

lilytender:


I thought you hate Nigeria, why taking favours from your enemy? May God not make us beg our enemies for food. Tell Ekwueme to be a man and reject the offer.

Don't be a slowpoke, it's not an offer but his entitlement. Ladt tjme I checked, Ekwueme was Vice president of NIGERIA and not another country.

adedayoa2:
ok, in this case, what would you have advised Buhari?

Buhari Is A Man, He Might Be A Good MAN With A Good Heart. But It Is Not Eveything His Aids Will Use To Score Cheap Political Points. If His Family Should Ask For Help, One Out Of Many Billionires In Anambra Will Foot The Whole Medical Bills. He Should Have Done It Via Email Or Personal Contact To The Family. That Family Would Have Been The One To Praise Fg Not The Other Way Round. The Same Way He Has Been Receiving His Pensiont and Allowances Unnotice.

This Government is full of blunders and mess

cantok:
U dey vex O

Sycophants everywhere.

kunle4toyeyaho:
why are u people ungrateful? Buhari should be commended when it is necessary. He can as well choose not to approve overseas treatment for Ekwueme

Don't mind them. They refused to see the clause 'where necessary' attached to the foreign treatment provision.

nwabobo:


WHERE NECESSARY implies where it is necessary to treat the person abroad. Medical teams determine such necessity and Ekwueme's. Edical team has determined it is NECESSARY.

I repeat, the law is silent on who determines WHERE NECESSARY.

I am less concerned if it is his family, his doctors, government doctors, Minister of health or even PMB who determine "WHERE NECESSARY" that eventually leads to the provision of an ambulance, a plane and payment of the medical bill AS LONG AS the old man gets quality treatment on time anywhere in the world.

adedayoa2:
sometimes I ask myself what Nigerians want. If Buhari didn't give his consent, they will go about saying things about him, now he has given his consent, they're still saying things. What exactly do they want him to do now?

so it will be okay with u if buhari goes against the law by denying him his entitlement as provided in the constitution? the. it is precisely this reason why leader will provide basic amenities with public funds and expect the citizens to roll on the floor to thank them.

nwabobo:
As a former vice president, Dr. Alex Ekwueme is entitled to free medical treatment abroad paid for by the Federal government. Why Buhari and his aides are making so much noise about Dr. Ekwueme's entitlement being accorded him beats me.

See REMUNERATION OF FORMER PRESIDENTS AND HEADS OF STATE (AND OTHER ANCILLARY MATTERS) ACT

Perquisites of office of former Vice-Presidents

Personal staff

1. (1)        An officer not below the rank of a Chief Administrative Officer.

(2)    A Personal Secretary not below Grade Level 10, who shall be selected by the former Vice-President and paid by the Federal Government.

Security

Civilian Vice-President

2.     (1)    Two to three armed policemen.

(2)    One State Security Service Officer not below Grade Level 8 as an Aide de Camp to be attached for life and paid by the State Security Agencies.

Vehicles

3.     (1)    Two vehicles to be bought by the Federal Government and liable to be replaced every four years.

(2)    The drivers shall be selected by the former Vice-President and paid by the Federal
Government.

Protocol

4.     (1)    Diplomatic passport for life.

(2)    Entitled to protocol within and outside Nigeria.

Medical services and vacation

5.     (1)    Free medical treatment for former Vice-Presidents and their immediate family within Nigeria.

(2)    Treatment abroad for former Vice-Presidents and their immediate family and where
necessary at Federal Government expense.

(3)    Thirty days annual vacation within and outside Nigeria at Federal Government expense.

Provision of office accommodation

6.     A modestly well-furnished and equipped office in any location of the choice of the former Vice-President in Nigeria.

Provision of residential accommodation

7.     A well furnished three-bedroom house to be provided in any location of the choice of the former Vice-President in Nigeria.

Postal privileges

8.     All former Vice-Presidents shall be entitled to send non-political mails within and outside Nigeria as franked mail marked "POSTAGE PAID".

Telephone

9.     One direct telephone line at Federal Government expense.

http://www.lawnigeria.com/LawsoftheFederation/REMUNERATION-OF-FORMER-PRESIDENTS-AND-HEADS-OF-STATE-(AND-OTHER-ANCILLARY-MATTERS)-ACT.html

It is good to make it known to Nigerians , because tomorrow they will say Buhari "no gree say make Alex go abroad go treat himself "

sanpipita:


A sitting president that spent more days abroad treating himself, a president who hasn't told you what is wrong with him or how much his treatment is costing Nigeria, Buhari himself attacked Yar'adua for seeking medical treatment aboard, buhari promised to end aboard medical trip for elected officers he can't be hypocritical and expect people to keep quiet about it.

May God heal Pa Ekwueme, So when he comes back, we will be expecting you to ask him how much FG spend for ha treatment.


Jobless mofos

adem30:


May God heal Pa Ekwueme, So when he comes back, we will be expecting you to ask him how much FG spend for ha treatment.


Jobless mofos

You could have kept quiet if you had nothing better to say, Ekwueme isnt a sitting president but we know what he is sick from, nobody has tried hiding anything from Nigerians, Ekwueme didn't promise you change too, be reasonable and know when to hold your govt accountable

No wonder people want to die for political appointments and elective position. All these benefits to the ex- Officers?

Wow...Am I the only one that thinks giving this long list of entitlement to all past presidents and vice presidents ( no doubt other subordinates will have something similar as well) is just excessive and a great financial drain on the country? Why should the government be funding the entire life of a former president or vice president just because they managed to 'serve' the country for 4 years? And it's is disheartening that everybody is bugged down with ethnic and tribal sentiment instead of the extremely expensive remuneration even after leaving office these politicians are enshrining in the constitution for themselves and there family while vast majority of the country are struggling. I think this remuneration is far too much.

[quote author=nwabobo post=62048621]As a former vice president, Dr. Alex Ekwueme is entitled to free medical treatment abroad paid for by the Federal government. Why Buhari and his aides are making so much noise about Dr. Ekwueme's entitlement being accorded him beats me.

See REMUNERATION OF FORMER PRESIDENTS AND HEADS OF STATE (AND OTHER ANCILLARY MATTERS) ACT

Perquisites of office of former Vice-Presidents

Personal staff

1. (1)        An officer not below the rank of a Chief Administrative Officer.

(2)    A Personal Secretary not below Grade Level 10, who shall be selected by the former Vice-President and paid by the Federal Government.

Security

Civilian Vice-President

2.     (1)    Two to three armed policemen.

(2)    One State Security Service Officer not below Grade Level 8 as an Aide de Camp to be attached for life and paid by the State Security Agencies.

Vehicles

3.     (1)    Two vehicles to be bought by the Federal Government and liable to be replaced every four years.

(2)    The drivers shall be selected by the former Vice-President and paid by the Federal
Government.

Protocol

4.     (1)    Diplomatic passport for life.

(2)    Entitled to protocol within and outside Nigeria.

Medical services and vacation

5.     (1)    Free medical treatment for former Vice-Presidents and their immediate family within Nigeria.

(2)    Treatment abroad for former Vice-Presidents and their immediate family and where
necessary at Federal Government expense.

(3)    Thirty days annual vacation within and outside Nigeria at Federal Government expense.

Provision of office accommodation

6.     A modestly well-furnished and equipped office in any location of the choice of the former Vice-President in Nigeria.

Provision of residential accommodation

7.     A well furnished three-bedroom house to be provided in any location of the choice of the former Vice-President in Nigeria.

Postal privileges

8.     All former Vice-Presidents shall be entitled to send non-political mails within and outside Nigeria as franked mail marked "POSTAGE PAID".

Telephone

9.     One direct telephone line at Federal Government expense.

http://www.lawnigeria.com/LawsoftheFederation/REMUNERATION-OF-FORMER-PRESIDENTS-AND-HEADS-OF-STATE-(AND-OTHER-ANCILLARY-MATTE


People should argue objectively. Has Buhari himself made announcement on this? Let the old man get his treatments. It's not everything we need to attack Buhari. Lets be sensible. What you posted is not a new thing. All the past leaders enjoy it.

My people let us join hand and thank p.m.b for a job well done. Forget what constitution said. Is only a good man can do it. Am for pmb till 2023

edgecution:

People should argue objectively. Has Buhari himself made announcement on this? Let the old man get his treatments. It's not everything we need to attack Buhari. Lets be sensible. What you posted is not a new thing. All the past leaders enjoy it.

Please, who owns the twitter handle @Ngrpresident?