The Digest:
A former presidential aide has stated that late President Muhammadu Buhari gave his Vice President, Yemi Osinbajo, clear and repeated assurances of support for his 2023 presidential ambition.
Key Points:
- Former aide Babafemi Ojudu says Buhari backed Osinbajo's ambition
- Support was expressed in at least four direct, private conversations
- Buhari reportedly called Osinbajo the "best person for the job."
- The late president advised wide consultation before a formal declaration
- Osinbajo’s bid later placed him against his benefactor, Bola Tinubu
- At the 2022 APC primary, Osinbajo placed third behind Tinubu
- Ojudu clarified to counter claims in a new book
Sources: Premium Times
