President Bola Tinubu has commended his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari for standing on his words that he would not interfere in the composition of his cabinet.
Tinubu disclosed at the launch of a book, ‘Working with Buhari: Reflections of A Special Adviser, Media, and Publicity (2015-2023)’, authored by ex-presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina in Abuja on Tuesday.
Addressing Buhari, Tinubu thanked him for being a statesman.
“After handing over, you (Buhari) said, ‘I will be far away in Daura but if you need me, contact me. I won’t intrude in whatever you are doing. I won’t interfere. I won’t breathe down on your throat’.
“We’ve partnered to make democracy flourish in Nigeria, thank you.
“Except when I call him (on the phone) to say, ‘Are you living, are you going to the farm?’ you don’t hear from him (Buhari) either to nominate or intrude in the cabinet or complain about issues. Thank you for being who you are.”
Buhari’s wife, Aisha; ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo; ex-Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon; Senate President, All Progressives Congress (APC) chieftains, among several other dignitaries graced the book launch.
