In the past few weeks, speculation has been rife that former Chief of Army Staff, now Nigerian Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai, Rtd, may be lacing his boots, once again in readiness for the 2023 political battle for the Presidency.
The Ambassador has, however, denied having such ambition. In a statement signed by his Spokesman Brigadier General Sani Kukasheka Usman (Rtd.) and made available to the National Association of Online Security Reporters (NAOSRE), Buratai urged the public to disregard the misleading information.
The statement read in full: “The attention of His Excellency, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd), Nigeria’s Ambassador to Republic of Benin and former Chief of Army Staff, has been drawn to calls and dissemination of campaign posters calling on him to join partisan politics and contest for Presidential candidature of one of the political parties by some persons.
“However, it is essential to state that the Ambassador has never indicated interest, discussed with, or directed anyone on such matters. Therefore, such calls and posters should be discountenance as they did not emanate from him, nor is he interested in them. 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.
” He, however, wishes to thank all well-meaning persons, friends and well-wishers who showed concern over this development.”
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