Why Buhari Couldn’t Let Go of Mamman Daura - Fatima Explains
Fatima Buhari says obligations of kinship, decades of trust, and Buhari's growing religiosity kept him tied to Mamman Daura despite concerns about Daura's influence.
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Why Buhari couldn’t let go of Mamman Daura - Fatima explains
Fatima Buhari, daughter of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has explained why her father found it hard to pull away from his nephew and longtime associate, Mamman Daura, even when concerns were raised about Daura’s influence during his presidency. She shared her views in a new book titled From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, written by Dr Charles Omole, Director-General of the Institute for Police and Security Policy…
Aisha: Why Buhari Didn't Sack Underperforming Appointees
Widow of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, Aisha Buhari, says her husband did not change many of his appointees because of the fear of being referred to as a dictator. The former First Lady disclosed this in the book “From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari” which was launched at the Presidential Villa, Abuja on Monday. The book written by Dr Charles Omole chronicled the life and times of the late former President, h…
Fear of Dictatorship Label Stopped Buhari From Sacking Aides
By Oscar Okhifo Widow of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has said her husband retained several underperforming appointees during his eight years in office because he feared being labelled a dictator. Aisha made the disclosure in a new book titled “From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari,” written by Dr Charles Omole and launched on Monday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. According to her account i…
Why Buhari Found It Hard To Detach Himself From Mamman Daura
Fatima Buhari, daughter of late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has explained why her father found it difficult to distance himself from his nephew and long-time confidant, Mamman Daura, despite tensions and concerns over his influence within the inner circle of government when he was the president. Her account is contained in a new book, ‘From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari’, written by Dr Charles Omole, Director-Genera…
Why Buhari refused to name successor — Ex-DSS DG, Yusuf Bichi
Fresh revelation has emerged on why former President Muhammadu Buhari declined to publicly support a successor ahead of the 2022 presidential election. The explanation is contained in a newly released book that explores Buhari’s leadership approach, security mindset, and management of power within the All Progressives Congress (APC). Titled “From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari”, the book was unveiled in Abuja and provid…
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