I’ve adopted Buhari’s non- interference policy to promote democracy, says Tinubu

PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu, yesterday, stunned guests when he declared that, like his predecessor in office, Muhammadu Buhari, he has adopted a non- interference policy to promote democracy in the country. At the official launch of two books, including one titled, “Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser, Media and Publicity ( 2015 - 2023), authored by former presidential spokesman, Femi Adesina, the President said as a democrat responsible for nation building, he has decided to emulate his predecessor.

The second was a volume of five books, Muhammadu Buhari: The Nigerian Legacy ( 2015 - 2023), edited by Dr. Udu Yakubu.

Tinubu stated: “After handing over, you said ‘ I will be far away in Daura, but if you need me, contact me. But I won’t intrude in whatever you are doing. I won’t interfere or breathe down your throat’.

“We’ve partnered to make democracy flourish in Nigeria. President Muhammadu Buhari, thank you. Except when I call you to say how are you living? How are you on the farm? We don’t hear from you either to nominate or intrude in the cabinet or complain about anything. Thank you for being who you are.”

“Well, I’ve emulated you, one of those things is noninterference, being a democrat, responsible for nation building. Staying on course, I am determined to do just that. Because I campaigned for this job. And you told me in our discussions that it’s not easy. But I went out there dancing for it, making promises, doing Kokoma, doing all collabos, and making music. So, I cannot complain. We will be there,” he added.

Tinubu said he is poised to deliver on the promises he made to Nigerians during the campaigns.

Lauding the ex- leader, the President recalled the many battles Buhari faced, especially in the area of insecurity, assuring that his administration would not rest until it rids the country of those he called agents of darkness.