“Buhari is broke and does not have money, since he left office, no journalist has called me–Shehu

 According to a report by Nigerian Tribune, Garba Shehu, the former president’s spokesperson, maintained that former President Muhammadu Buhari left office with his personal integrity intact. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday, Shehu dismissed allegations of impropriety during Buhari’s tenure and affirmed that no credible evidence suggests the former leader accepted any form of bribe.

While addressing journalists, Shehu emphasized that Buhari departed the presidential villa without personal wealth accumulation beyond what he declared. The spokesperson clarified that the ex-president’s financial status reflects transparency, asserting that no record indicates unexplained assets or undue enrichment during his eight-year administration.

Shehu also highlighted Buhari’s current financial standing, insisting that the former leader does not possess private resources amassed through public office. He noted that since Buhari’s exit from the villa no journalist has sought his reaction before printing stories and that this development has allowed him to rest more peacefully, free from unverified claims.

Regarding claims about Buhari’s academic credentials, Shehu attributed the circulation of such allegations to political tactics employed during the 2015 election. He said that the debate over certification was driven by opponents seeking to undermine Buhari’s candidacy rather than substantive evidence.

The spokesperson made these remarks shortly after unveiling arrangements for the public presentation of his upcoming book. Titled According to The President: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesperson’s Experience, the 260-page volume draws on Shehu’s firsthand account of executive communication and governance.

He said: “Buhari is broke and does not have money. Since Buhari left office, no journalist has called me to say ‘we’re going to press’ and want my reaction. I now sleep very well.”

“The allegation over certificate was a product of politics surrounding the 2015 election”, Shehu said.