Buhari’s No-Show At APC NEC Meeting: Garba Shehu Drops Bombshell Explanation

Buhari’s No-Show At APC NEC Meeting: Garba Shehu Drops Bombshell Explanation

Garba Shehu, spokesperson for former President Muhammadu Buhari, has shed light on why his principal was absent from the All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Council (NEC) meeting…….READ MORE 

According to Ireporteronline, the APC held its NEC meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, with several key figures in attendance. However, Buhari and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai were notably absent.

The meeting, chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, brought together APC heavyweights, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, APC National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, governors, members of the National Working Committee (NWC), and other stakeholders.

Speaking with BBC Hausa, Shehu explained that Buhari’s absence was due to a late invitation.

“President Muhammadu Buhari is not a caucus member of the party. He was supposed to attend the NEC meeting, but unfortunately, the invitation only reached him on Tuesday, making it impossible for him to travel from Daura to Abuja on such short notice, even if he had a private jet,” Shehu stated.

Despite his physical absence, Shehu emphasized that Buhari remained connected to the APC meeting in spirit.

“Buhari is a founding member of the APC. The party nominated him for the presidency twice. He remains a loyal party member even though he could not attend the meeting,” he added.