Buhari Set To Visit Abuja First Time Since Handing Over to Tinubu

Buhari Set To Visit Abuja First Time Since Handing Over to Tinubu

  • Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari will be visiting the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) for the first time since he left office in May 2023
  • Buhari is expected to attend the launch of a biopic book about him written by his former media aide, Femi Adesina
  • According to Adesina, the book contains information about the true personality of the ex-president to dispel the narratives held by people outside

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FCT, Abuja - Since handing over leadership to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 29, 2023, Former President Muhammadu Buhari is scheduled to visit Abuja, Nigeria's government seat.

His visit aims to witness the presentation of two books dedicated to him: "Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser" by Femi Adesina, his former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, and "Muhammadu Buhari: The Nigerian Legacy (2015-2023)" by multiple Nigerian authors and edited by Dr. Udu Yakubu. The books will be unveiled at a ceremony held at Eagle Square.

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Ex-President Buhari will visit Abuja for the first time since May 29, 2023.
Ex-President Buhari's visit is to honour the book launch of a biopic about him. Photo Credit: Muhammadu Buhari
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Why I wrote a book about Buhari - Femi Adesina

During a press briefing in Abuja on Thursday, January 11, Femi Adesina clarified that he authored the book to reveal Buhari's authentic personality to the Nigerian public.

This aims to counter the speculations frequently presented by certain individuals regarding the former Nigerian military leader.

As quoted by Vanguard, Adesina said:

“I just felt that the true narrative that gives out Buhari in blood and flesh should be written in that book.
"The book gives answers to some of the key decisions that Buhari took and exposes the real Buhari and not the conjectures by his opponents."

Adesina expressed his departure from the office with a deep sense of contentment and happiness, attributing it to President Buhari's significant appreciation for his efforts and value.

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The President consistently praised him both privately and publicly.

He said:

“I made history as the first Nigerian to serve for eight unbroken years as a Special Adviser on Media and Publicity and I am happy that Buhari appreciated my work and we had very cordial relationship throughout.”

Buhari gifts die-hard supporter golf car, Nigerians react

In another report, ex-President Buhari gave out a new Golf car to a die-hard supporter.

The Buhari supporter had visited Nigeria's 15th and immediate past president on Saturday, January 6.

Besides the car gift, Buhari was said to have also handed out bags of rice and an undisclosed amount of money to the old man.

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Segun Adeyemi (Current Affairs and Politics Editor) Segun Adeyemi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience as an active field reporter, editor, and editorial manager. He has had stints with Daily Trust newspaper, Daily Nigerian, and News Digest. He currently works as an editor for Legit.ng's current affairs and politics desk. He holds a degree in Mass Communication (Adekunle Ajasin University). He is a certified digital reporter by Reuters, AFP and the co-convener of the annual campus journalism awards. Email: segun.adeyemi@corp.legit.ng.