Garba Shehu Clarifies: Buhari Never Discouraged Tinubu from Probing Officials of His Administration.
Shehu Dispels Fake News: Buhari’s Requests to Tinubu Regarding Probing Officials Deemed Inaccurate
In a statement released on Thursday, Garba Shehu dismissed recent reports circulating on social media as fake news. He emphasized that the alleged requests made by former President Buhari to President Tinubu regarding the investigation of officials from Buhari’s administration are baseless and unfounded.Shehu stressed that no other person was at the meeting between the duo and there was no formal report of their discussions.
Shehu Clarifies Buhari’s Decision to Relocate and Supports Tinubu’s Administration
According to Shehu, it is untrue that former President Buhari requested President Tinubu to refrain from investigating former officials of his government. He categorically dismissed this claim as fake news lacking any basis.
Shehu also explained that Buhari’s decision to relocate from Nigeria to the United Kingdom was driven by the constant visits from individuals to his country home in Daura, Katsina state. Buhari sought a quieter environment to have the necessary rest he desired. He wants to avoid being a distraction to the new administration led by Tinubu.
Shehu further expressed Buhari’s wish for Tinubu’s administration to have a conducive atmosphere in order to effectively deliver on the electoral promises made to Nigerians. Buhari aims to remain outside the spotlight and has chosen to retreat to a more secluded location in pursuit of the peace he seeks.
Overall, Shehu emphasized that Buhari’s primary concern is his well-deserved rest, while supporting the Tinubu administration in fulfilling its commitments to the Nigerian people.
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