Buhari Was In Full Support Of Osinbajo’s 2023 Presidential Bid – Ex-Aide

Yemi Osinbajo

A former Special Adviser on Political Matters to ex-Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, Babafemi Ojudu, has refuted claims in a new biography that late President Muhammadu Buhari opposed Osinbajo’s bid for the presidency in 2023. He recently had his say via a press statement posted on his official Facebook page, and Nigerians have been reacting.

According to him, the book’s account is mischievous and based on hearsay, because Buhari definitely expressed unequivocal support for Osinbajo on several occasions.

He further emphasised that Buhari’s backing even extended beyond private conversations.

His words, “At no time—explicitly or implicitly—did President Buhari suggest that Professor Osinbajo should refrain from contesting. At no time did he indicate a preference that the Vice President should defer to, step aside for, or subordinate his ambition to any other aspirant, including the eventual nominee of the party.

On the first occasion, President Buhari advised the Vice President to reflect carefully on the prospects of a presidential bid, make up his mind, and assured him that he would support whatever decision he took.

By the third discussion, President Buhari went further. In his considered judgment, he stated plainly that Professor Osinbajo was by far the best person for the job.

He emphasised continuity and stability, noting that after nearly seven years in office the Vice President had: developed an intimate understanding of the workings of government, worked diligently and loyally, successfully acted as President on multiple occasions, and demonstrated the steadiness required to lead the country forward.

The fourth discussion took place shortly before friends and associates obtained the presidential nomination forms on the Vice President’s behalf. Once again, President Buhari expressed his full support, leaving no room for ambiguity as to his position.”

WOW.