The former Chief of Army Staff and Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Republic of Benin, Tukur Buratai has distanced himself from calls to contest for Presidential election.
A statement by the former Army Spoke’s man, Sani Kukasheka said the Ambassador has never indicated interest, discussed with, or directed anyone on such matters.
The attention of Nigeria’s Ambassador to Republic of Benin and former Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai (rtd) has been drawn to calls and dissemination of campaign posters calling on him to contest for Presidential candidature of one of the political parties by some persons.
The statement suggests that such calls and posters should be discountenanced as they did not emanate from him, nor is he interested in them.
According to the statement, It is entirely the handiwork of some people for reasons best known to them.
The statement reiterates Mr Buratai’s contentment and commitment to national service in his present capacity as Nigeria’s Ambassador to the Benin Republic.
It also affirms his loyalty to President Muhammadu Buhari for the opportunity to serve.
The Ambassador thanks all well-meaning persons, friends and well-wishers who showed concern over this development.
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