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“Why I ‘slapped’ my chair before leaving Aso Rock” – Former president, Buhari

Buhari opens up about leaving presidency and the unusual 'goodbye' to Aso Rock

idowu by idowu
November 21, 2023
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Buhari opens up about leaving presidency and the unusual 'goodbye' to Aso Rock
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  • Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari opens up about leaving the presidency in a recent interview.
  • Buhari expresses contentment with his achievements, stating he doesn’t miss much from his eight years in office.
  • Buhari explains that slapping his chair on the final day in Aso Rock was his unique way of saying goodbye, sparking public interest and discussions.

In a recent interview, former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari opened up about his feelings upon leaving the presidency and shed light on a peculiar moment that caught the public’s attention – the instance when he slapped his chair before departing Aso Rock.

Buhari, who served for eight years, surprised many when asked about what he missed from his time in the presidency.

“I don’t think I miss much,” Buhari said.

Buhari opens up about leaving presidency and the unusual 'goodbye' to Aso Rock

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Despite the myriad challenges and immense responsibilities that come with leading a nation, the former president expressed contentment with his accomplishments and did not dwell on a sense of longing for his past role.

During the interview, Buhari elaborated on the intriguing gesture of slapping the chair on his final day in office.

He explained that it was his unique way of bidding farewell. This symbolic act has sparked public discussions, with many speculating on the emotions and sentiments associated with leaving such a significant position of power.

The interview, set to be aired at 10:30 PM today, is highly anticipated by Nigerians eager to gain further insights into Buhari’s presidency and the personal experiences that shaped his time in office.

In other news, Mr. Femi Adesina, who served as the Special Adviser on Media to ex-president, Muhammadu Buhari, has said his principal actually felt some things the administration did, could have been done better.

Adesina spoke in Osogbo on Wednesday at a programme tagged Media Dialogue with Femi Adesina organised by the Association of Veteran Journalists in Osun State.

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