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Buratai Finally Speaks On His '2023 Presidential Ambition' |READ DETAILS

TAIYE AKINLOTAN

Feb 21, 2022

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Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd), the former Chief of Army Staff, has distanced himself from campaign posters suggesting that he is preparing for the 2023 presidential election.

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Buratai in a statement signed by Brig.-Gen. Sani Usman (retd), former spokesman for the Nigerian Army, said he has never expressed interest nor have a discussion with anyone on that regard.

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The ex COAS who is currently Nigeria's Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, asked Nigerians to disregard such information and warned those peddling it to stop making such calls and mounting posters since he has no involvement.

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The following is an excerpt from the statement:

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"It is entirely the handiwork of some people for reasons best known to them. His Excellency wishes to reiterate his contentment and commitment to national service in his present capacity as Nigeria's Ambassador to the Benin Republic. He remains loyal and eternally grateful to President Muhammadu Buhari for the opportunity to serve.ÔÇØ

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— TAIYE AKINLOTAN

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