Presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 elections, Peter Obi, has explained his absence at the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, citing flight restrictions as the reason for his inability to attend the ceremony in Daura on Tuesday.
Speaking to journalists shortly after a condolence visit to the late presidents family on Wednesday, Obi said efforts to attend the burial were hampered by a combination of unavailable flights and restricted air traffic to accommodate high-level dignitaries.
Yes, it was difficult to come here yesterday because there were no flights, Obi said.
Even if you had a flight, you couldnt land at Katsina Airport. It was all closed because of the number of dignitaries attending the burial.