Malam Garba Shehu, spokesperson for former President Muhammadu Buhari, has explained Buhari’s absence from the recent All Progressives Congress (APC) National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting held in Abuja. The meeting, presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, saw attendance from prominent APC leaders, including Vice President Kashim Shettima and various governors.
Shehu stated that the invitation to Buhari was sent late, reaching him only on Tuesday, just a day before the meeting. He noted, “President Muhammadu Buhari is not a caucus member of the party. He was supposed to attend the NEC meeting, but unfortunately, the invitation was forwarded to him on Monday.”
Despite his absence, Shehu emphasized that Buhari’s spirit was with the attendees, highlighting his status as a founding member of the APC and his contributions to the party.
