Femi Adesina: "Why Buhari's Cousin, Abba Kyari, Fought Me Till Death"

• Femi Adesina said he had a strained relationship with the late Abba Kyari, an ex-chief of staff to the former president, Muhammadu Buhari
• The former presidential aide stated that the late Kyari was not happy with the fact that he had a direct relationship with Buhari
• Adesina stated that Kyari blocked him from having access to the operational fund of the media unit

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Femi Adesina, the former spokesperson of the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, has disclosed the intrigue between him and Abba Kyari, the late cousin and chief of staff to his employer.

Adesina's revelation indicated that he had a strained relationship with the former chief of staff to ex-president Buhari from the day the latter was appointed.

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Femi Adesina's relationship with the late Abba Kyari

According to The Tribune, the former presidential spokesperson made the disclosure in his book, Working with Buhari: reflections of a Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (2015-2023). He stated that Kyari was unsatisfied with his direct relationship with President Buhari.

The veteran journalist said he was only following Buhari's advice since he became his spokesperson.

Adesina disclosed that for the five years, Kyari worked as chief of staff to Buhari, he did not allow the office of the media to access the operational funds that had existed under the previous administration.

What opportunity did Kyari deny Adesina?

He also made it known that Kyari denied him the opportunity to employ personnel in the media unit despite President Buhari's approval.

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Adesina noted that he and Kyari did not settle their score till the latter died. He added that he tried to give him the desired respect and find an amicable working relationship with him.

His statement reads in part:

"One thing you cannot deny Malam Abba (as he was usually called) was that he was fiercely loyal to the President."

Major enemies of Buhari's administration

Legit.ng earlier reported that the former presidential spokesperson said he inherited collateral damage as the mouthpiece of the former administration.

Adesina also revealed that his employer for eight years had three enemies from the moment he was installed as the president of Nigeria.

According to Adesina, the enemies of Buhari cut across the PDP, a section of the Church and some APC members.

Source: Legit.ng