Buhari may Shun Presidential Debate, As He Did In 2015 ~ Organisers

The debate Organisers have said that they expected President Muhammadu Buhari to participate at the presidential debate on January 19th, but Buhari has shown no commitment from the president.
Debate Organisers told News men yesterday that they have not received indications that Mr Buhari would take part in the debate, but said Mr Abubakar's public utterances have given them confidence that the main opposition candidate would be available.
Mr Buhari did not honour invitations to debate while running as the main opposition candidate of the All Progressives Congress in 2015.

Concerns that Mr Buhari would shun debate again this cycle prompted some PDP supporters on social media to have Mr Obi boycott last night's debate.

They argued that Mr Buhari is trying to ride on the energy of Mr Osinbajo, rather than present himself for a similar debate as the most consequential person on the ticket.