Buhari Speaks Out amid Claims of Being at War with Tinubu, APC: "We Are Not Disturbed"
- Buhari denied rift with Tinubu, insisting there is no formal disagreement between both leaders despite public speculation
- Buhari noted that he remains loyal to APC, expressing continued gratitude to the party that brought him to power and pledging never to betray it
- Buhari's camp dismissed political rumours, saying they are unfazed by commentary and stressing the sacrifices made to build and sustain the APC since 2014
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has debunked rumours of a fractured relationship between him and his successor, President Bola Tinubu.
Buhari insisted that there has been no formal or official disagreement between both leaders, and any perceived discord is simply an interpretation by outsiders.
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Garba Shehu, spokesperson to the ex-president, clarified these speculations during an interview on Trust TV’s 30 Minutes.
Shehu described such claims as unfounded and based purely on speculation.
“I don’t think in a formal and official sense anybody would talk about distrust or mistrust between the Buhari administration and the Tinubu administration,” Shehu said.
Buhari remains loyal to APC, spokesman affirms
According to Shehu, Buhari remains a committed member of the APC, the party that helped him win the presidency in 2015 after three failed attempts.
He explained that Buhari has consistently expressed gratitude to the APC for giving him the platform to serve two terms as president.
“For Muhammadu Buhari, he is essentially an APC man. He has said it several times, I will never be ungrateful. I will never betray the party that gave me two terms in office," Shehu said.
Buhari camp unbothered by rumours, Shehu explains
Shehu dismissed public commentary suggesting friction within the APC or between Buhari and Tinubu, The Cable reported.
According to him, such speculation does not concern Buhari’s camp, which remains focused and undisturbed by the noise.
“We see the statements, we read them. But do we get disturbed? I don’t think that is the right word,” Shehu remarked.
Furthermore, he noted that there is a clear understanding within Buhari’s team about their loyalty and position within the party.
APC’s formation took great sacrifice, spokesman recalls
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Reflecting on the origins of the APC, Shehu emphasised the hard work and unity it took to form the party in 2014, Vanguard reported.
He said those who witnessed the party’s creation and success are unlikely to be involved in any efforts to destabilise it now.
“It took a lot of energy and sacrifice for APC to be established. Those who know how much effort it took to build that coalition will not be the ones to fracture it,” Shehu explained.
Garba Shehu gives update on Buhari's health
Previously, Legit.ng reported that Garba Shehu, former senior special assistant to President Muhammadu Buhari on Media and Publicity, provided an update on the health of the ex-president, who is currently receiving medical treatment in the United Kingdom.
Shehu confirmed on Wednesday, July 3, that Buhari had fallen ill while in the UK but reassured Nigerians that the former leader was recovering well under medical care.
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