Buhari: I didn’t enrich myself as president, I feed from my Kaduna house rent

Former President Muhammadu Buhari says he now lives on money he earned from renting out one of his two houses in Kaduna State.

Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s president between 2015 and 2023, stressed that he did not corruptly enrich himself as president.

The former president said this over the weekend while addressing the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus in Katsina State at the Government House in Katsina, ahead of the state’s local government election, scheduled for February 15, 2025.

“After my eight years as a civil president, I have only three houses; one in Daura and two in Kaduna. I have given one out for renting where I get money for feeding,” he said.

Buhari said Nigeria was a difficult country to govern because of its complexities, and tasked the leaders on transparency and accountability.

The former president said most Nigerians were unaware of the administrative challenges involved in governing the country, but blamed their leaders during and after their tenures.

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Speaking in Hausa, Buhari added: “Nigeria is a difficult country to govern, but most Nigerians are unaware. Until you find yourself in the administrative position of the country, if not, you will not understand the complexities.

“I look much better and healthier now than when I was the president of the country. Anybody that sees me now acknowledges that I look better than before.”

Buhari further stated that nobody could blackmail him for illicit enrichment while in office.

In his remarks, Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda urged APC stakeholders to mobilise electoral support across the state in preparation for the forthcoming local government election.

Radda said APC chieftains should canvass for support in their respective Local Government Areas.

He stressed the importance of achieving victory through popular votes while ensuring transparent electoral processes.

“We are committed to conducting elections that reflect the true will of the people,” the governor added.

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