Former Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Ali Isa Pantami, today revealed a surprising long-standing relationship with the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, stating he lived with the ex-President for 25 years.
Pantami made this disclosure while speaking with journalists shortly after arriving at Buhari’s residence in Daura, Katsina State, ahead of the former leader’s burial.
He emphasised that Buhari’s name has always been synonymous with integrity, a trait he never doubted, particularly following his extensive personal interactions with the late President.
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“Muhammadu Buhari’s name is synonymous with integrity. One may argue if you don’t him but for those of us who interacted with him for several years, there is no doubt that his name is synonymous with integrity because I lived with him for 25 years and Almighty is my witness, I have never doubted that integrity through my interactions with him.
“Part of his legacy that I always remember is his patriotism, discipline and critical thinking,” Pantami noted.
Buhari died on Sunday in a London hospital. He was aged 82.
His body has departed the United Kingdom via a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) aircraft. Among the Nigerian government delegation escorting the body is Vice President Kashim Shettima and President Bola Tinubu’s chief of staff, Femi Gbajabiamila.
President Tinubu is scheduled to attend Buhari’s burial in Daura.
