Politics
Real Reason Buhari Snubbed APC NEC Meeting
- In an interview with BBC Hausa, Shehu clarified that Buhari was unable to attend due to the short notice of the invitation, making it logistically challenging for him to travel from his hometown of Daura to Abuja in time for the event.
- In an interview with BBC Hausa, Shehu clarified that Buhari was unable to attend due to the short notice of the invitation, making it logistically challenging for him to travel from his hometown of Daura to Abuja in time for the event.
Malam Garba Shehu, the spokesperson for former President Muhammadu Buhari, has addressed the reason behind Buhari’s absence from the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the high-profile gathering, chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saw the attendance of prominent APC figures, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, governors, and National Chairman Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, among others.
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Notable absentees from the meeting included Buhari, former Kaduna State Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai, and former Minister of Transportation Rotimi Amaechi.
In an interview with BBC Hausa, Shehu clarified that Buhari was unable to attend due to the short notice of the invitation, making it logistically challenging for him to travel from his hometown of Daura to Abuja in time for the event.
“President Muhammadu Buhari is not a caucus member of the party. He was supposed to attend the NEC meeting, but unfortunately, the invitation reached him only a day before the event. Even if he owned a private jet, he could not have made it in time,” Shehu stated.
Despite his absence, Shehu emphasized that Buhari remains deeply connected to the APC, highlighting his role as a founding member and two-time presidential candidate under the party’s banner.
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“Buhari may not have been physically present, but his spirit was with the attendees. He is and will always be a dedicated member of the APC,” Shehu added.
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