Mamman Daura denies reports he dictates to Buhari
Since President
Buhari assumed office in 2015, there have been reports that Daura is a strong
member of the alleged cabal that controls the Buhari-led administration and
dictates to the President.
However, in an
interview with BBC Hausa today Tuesday, July 28, Daura said he only advises
President Buhari but does not impose his thoughts on the President
When asked about his
relationship with President Buhari, he said the President is his uncle.
” My father was
their mother’s firstborn. Buhari is the last born,” he said.
When reminded that
people had said he and Buhari grew up together and had always been together, he
said ” yes…..it’s true.” he responded
Responding to a
question inquiring on whether he has been meeting President Buhari to give him
advice on different issues concerning Nigeria, Mamman responded
“Yes, I do visit him
to greet him. I do give him advice, but if he asked…I advise him. But I don’t
go there on my own and insist I must do this or that. No. You don’t do that to
the government.”
Commenting on the
clamor for power rotation, he said it is high time the country unite and go for
the most competent.
“This turn by turn,
it was done once, it was done twice, it was done trice… It is better for this
country to be one…it should be for the most competent and not for someone who
comes from somewhere,” he said.
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