The Digest:
Former presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu has revealed that ex-President Muhammadu Buhari rejected extravagant personal gifts, including a diamond-studded wristwatch and a private jet.
Key Points:
- Former presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu made the revelations.
- Buhari rejected a diamond-studded wristwatch from a Nigerian fashion designer.
- He also turned down a personal jet offer from the Emir of Abu Dhabi in 2016.
- Buhari insisted he would only accept gifts meant for Nigeria, not for personal use.
- Shehu highlighted these instances as reflections of Buhari's "unimpeachable" integrity.
- The former president stated he wouldn't need or be able to maintain a personal jet after office.
- Shehu's recently released memoir, "According to the President," details these accounts.
Garba Shehu’s reflections on Buhari’s leadership shed light on his values, with a focus on integrity and modesty. Buhari’s rejection of luxurious gifts is a testament to his character, ensuring he remains untarnished by corruption or scandals.
Sources: Channels Television, Punch, Bayo Onanuga
