A former presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina, has rubbished claims that the Aso Villa in Abuja is a haunted place.
Adesina instructed Channels Tv's Politics As we speak on Tuesday that he loved the eight years he lived within the Villa.
“I haven't seen something like that; no witches, no sorcerers, nothing like that within the Villa,” the journalist stated when requested in regards to the claims made by his predecessor, Reuben Abati, in 2016.
“Reuben Abati stated that the home they gave him within the Villa, he didn’t sleep there for an evening as a result of when he tried to sleep there, a hearth simply broke out. So he ran away.
“I slept in my home for eight years, not solely did I sleep, however I additionally snored. I snored a lot that I woke myself up with the sound of my loud night breathing; That confirmed I used to be at peace,” he stated.
Adesina, who served as spokesperson for former President Muhammadu Buhari, had earlier on Tuesday launched a e book, “Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Particular Adviser, Media and Publicity (2015-2023)” in Abuja.
The occasion was graced by his ex-director (Buhari); President Bola Tinubu; ex-Head of State Yakubu Gowon, amongst many different dignitaries.
In the course of the e book launch, Tinubu counseled Buhari for not interfering in his authorities since he left authorities in 2023.
“After the handover, you (Buhari) stated, 'I will probably be far-off in Daura, however for those who want me, contact me. I received't intervene with something you do. I received't intervene. I’m not respiratory down your throat,” Tinubu stated.
The President added that as an alternative of interfering, Buhari has been working with him to permit democracy to flourish within the nation.
“We’re working collectively to make democracy flourish in Nigeria, thanks.
“Besides once I name him (on the telephone) to say, 'Are you alive, are you going to the farm?', you don't hear from him (Buhari) to appoint or infiltrate the cupboard or complain on points . Thanks for being who you might be,” the president added.
Tinubu additionally reiterated his dedication to resolving challenges that remained unresolved throughout his predecessor's administration, promising to eradicate insecurity throughout the nation.
He stated though Buhari served the nation at a essential time, the previous president served with dedication and unusual zeal.
He added: “President Buhari got here into workplace at a really tough time in our nationwide life when the financial system entered recession and Boko Haram had taken over components of our territory within the North East. At one level it appeared that even Abuja, the seat of presidency, would fall to Boko Haram with the bombing of the UN Constructing, Banex Plaza, Nyanya and different areas inside the Federal Capital Territory.
“We can not simply overlook how our armed forces beneath the management of President Buhari fought the Boko Haram terrorists to reclaim our territory and push them to the sting of Lake Chad the place they not pose an existential risk to our sovereignty .
“I have to say that the duty of securing each inch of our nation is but to be accomplished. My authorities will eradicate the remaining remnants of Boko Haram, Ansaru, banditry and kidnapping gangs. We won’t relaxation till each agent of darkness is totally eradicated.”
