By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja –
The former Chief of Army Staff (COAS) and Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Benin Republic, Lt. Gen. Yusuf Tukur Buratai (rtd), on Sunday, has distanced himself from contesting for the 2023 Presidential race.
Recalled that a group known as the All Progressives Congress (APC) Door-to-door Campaign Forum had urged the former Army Chief to run for the Presidency. The group had made the call during a press conference in Kaduna State.
Buratai, who also disowned the presidential campaign posters of him making rounds on social media, said he is contented with his work as an envoy.
“Nigeria’s ambassador is contented with his present work and committed to national service as an envoy”.
“Therefore, such calls and posters should be discountenanced as they did not emanate from him, nor is he interested in them”, Buratai said in a statement issued by the former Army spokesman, Gen Sani Kukasheka (rtd)
He disclosed that he has never indicated interest or discussed with any group about running for the Presidency in 2023.
“It is entirely the handiwork of some people for reasons best known to them.
“He remains loyal and eternally grateful to President Muhammadu Buhari for the opportunity to serve.” The spokesman said.
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