Buhari
I live on renting my house – Buhari, says Nigeria challenging country to govern
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that he earns a living from renting out one of his two houses in Kaduna State.
Buhari, who spoke in Hausa at an All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting held at the Presidential Banquet Hall of the Government House, Katsina State on Saturday ahead of the forthcoming local government elections in the state.
He emphasized the complexities of governing Nigeria, stating that most citizens are unaware of the challenges involved.
An enthusiastic Buhari during the meeting, explained that he owns only three houses across Daura, Katsina State, and Kaduna State, adding that nobody can blackmail him for illicit enrichment while in office.
The former president also observed that he looks healthier now than during his presidency, attributing this to his reduced administrative burdens.
According to the former president, most Nigerians were unaware of the administrative challenges involved in governing the country, but simply blame their leaders during and after their tenures.
He said, “Nigeria is a difficult country to govern, but most Nigerians are unaware. You will not understand the complexities of leadership and the country itself until you find yourself in the administrative position of the country.
“I look much better and healthier now than when I was the president of the country. Anybody that sees me now acknowledges that I look better than before.
“After my eight years as a civil president, I have only three houses; one in Daura and two in Kaduna. I have given one out for renting where I get money for feeding.”