Claims On Buhari Not Commited To Tinubu Campaign - Presidency Tackles Yakasai

Yakasai had in an interview published by Control TV on January 22, alleged that President Muhammadu Buhari is not showing support for the APC standard bearer to become the Country's next president.

But in its reaction, the presidency in a statement released on Wednesday by its spokesperson Garba Shehu dismissed the claim, saying that the elder state,man needs "a little helpÔÇØ

"Is he [Buhari] committed to Tinubu for the presidency? I have my doubts. I don't know. But I have not seen the commitment from him of supporting the candidacy of Tinubu in APC. I'm not sure if he's APC or not. Definitely, the personality of Tinubu doesn't make him happy, I think, from my assessment of the situation,ÔÇØ Yakasai had said.

"Alhaji Tanko Yakasai is unknown to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Everyone is entitled to their view, but what we do know is that his insight in a recent interview does not come from within the party or the President's team. His support for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is welcome although it is difficult to see what value it will add,ÔÇØ Shehu said.

"He is right to highlight his experience as a senior citizen, a leader in government and ability to reach out across divides are strong foundations for the highest office.

"But Yakasai's questioning of the loyalties of President Muhammadu Buhari stands in sharp contrast to the actions of the President. Only on Monday, he was out at a rally in Bauchi supporting the flag bearer of the party. Presidential duties permitting, he is scheduled to make further appearances at campaign events in the coming weeks.

ÔÇØHis support for the party's candidate, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, is unquestioned.

"If this wasn't on TV, Yakasai's unwise comment on the issue would have been dismissed as a misquotation. But he was live on TV.

"On this one against President Buhari, no one should take him seriously. Perhaps times are hard and the old man needs a bit of help.ÔÇØ