‘First picture’ of Buhari by VOA journalist was taken in February – Presidency

The Presidency has denied a photograph of President Muhammadu Buhari which was posted on social media by a journalist with Voice of America (VOA), Saleh Shehu Ashaka.
It could be recalled that Ashaka published the picture on Saturday evening and captioned it: “Buhari’s first picture in 68 days since he departed Nigeria for medical treatment in London.”

However in a swift reaction, the Presidency said that the photo was taken in late February and not during his second medical trip this year.
This was done in a tweet by Buhari’s Personal Assistant (New Media), Bashir Ahmad.

He wrote: “Salam Ashaka, this picture like many of its kind that are been shared is not new. This particular one was taken late Feb., 2017.”

See Tweet below: