Buhari vows never to please his children, relatives at Nigerians’ detriment

President Muhammadu Buhari has reiterated that he will never betray the trust reposed in him by the Nigerian masses to please his children or relations.
Buhari made the disclosure in a 55-minute documentary, titled: “Buhari: Beyond the Iron and Steel,” aired by the Nigerian Television Authority on Sunday.
According to President Buhari, he remains in politics today because of the goodwill he enjoys from the masses.
The documentary featured Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, some ministers, governors elected on the platform of the All Progressives Congress and chieftains of the party, who spoke about the positive attributes of the President.
In a remark to close the documentary, Buhari said: “I pray five times a day thanking God that allowed people to understand and believe me.
“This goodwill that I enjoy from the masses is what is keeping me in politics and, of course, my central objective is to provide transparency and accountable government.”
A post by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, on his Facebook account earlier on Sunday had given an insight on the contributions of the speakers, including Osinbajo.
The Vice President said: “He gives you things to do, and leaves you strictly to do those things. No interference at all, once he has confidence in you….And he cracks those jokes, and manages to still keep a straight face.”
Senior Special Assistant to the President on Diaspora Matters, Abike Dabiri-Erewa, said: “How I wish Nigerians know his softer and accommodating side. Very jocular. But it is our duty to tell them.”
The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, in his remarks, admitted that he and some other people he did not name could no longer roll on the floor of President Buhari’s living room like they used to when they were in opposition.
“When we were in the opposition, you needed to see how we rolled on the floor in his (Buhari’s) living room, as we laughed. Of course, we can’t do that again now,” El-Rufai stated.
The Ogun State Governor, Ibikunke Amosun, described him as a “reformed democrat.”
Amosun added: “I wish I had his patience. He would listen to everybody, and then take a decision. He is a reformed democrat.”
The documentary was put together by the Media and Publicity Department of the State House, Abuja.