Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu
Senior special assistant, media, and publicity to the Nigerian president, Mallam Garba Shehu has said President Muhammadu Buhari is the superstar of Nigeria's democracy.
He said this during his speech at the launch of a book in Abuja on Tuesday, June 22, 2021.
According to Legit.ng reporters who were present at the event, Garba Shehu described the book 'The Buhari in Us' as a compendium of the incumbent president.
He noted that president Buhari has become a legacy for many to follow, adding that his qualities as a leader has made many love and admire him.
His words: “President Muhammadu Buhari is the superstar of Nigeria's democracy. President Buhari is somebody who people are craving to follow because they love him and he is marked by qualities.
“He harbours qualities, he carries with him qualities that no other Nigerian leader, so far, has those qualities. I am not going to speak to you about those qualities, because what you need to do is to read this book being presented today.
“It tells you all the stories about this leader who is so courageous, so honest, so trustworthy. A president who is not enamoured of the trappings of office. A president whose mind is to ordinary folk in this country. The poor and the downtrodden.
“People will be amazed by the contents of this book when they read it because it tells you who their president is. It brought the spotlight on President Buhari, and as his spokespersons, I and Femi (Adesina), we want to say this book makes our job a lot easier.
“I have no hesitation in recommending to all of you in this room and the entire Nigerian population that they should buy this book and read it because it is a compendium of President Buhari. I congratulate the author.”