In his memoir titled “Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (2015 – 2023),” former Special Adviser to President Buhari on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, reveals that former President Buhari opted not to dismiss Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), during speculations about Emefiele’s presidential ambition.
Buhari explained that Emefiele never discussed his presidential aspirations with him, and unless there was concrete evidence against him, it would have been unjust to remove him based on hearsay. The former President emphasized his commitment to fairness and the morale of those who served with him.
The memoir also highlighted Buhari’s defense of the administration’s Naira redesign policy, implemented by Emefiele, stating that it contributed to a clean general election in 2023. Buhari maintained that those who criticized the policy were individuals with excessive wealth....[CONTINUE READING HERE ▶▶]
Buhari’s reflections in the memoir offer insights into his leadership philosophy, emphasizing fairness, evidence-based decision-making, and the importance of conducting oneself with a clear conscience.
