After serving Nigeria for eight years, I now feed from renting out my house — Former Pres. Muhammad Buhari
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Former President Muhammadu Buhari has disclosed that he sustains himself with income earned from renting out one of his two houses in Kaduna State, emphasizing the importance of transparency and accountability for leaders while in office.
Speaking in Hausa at an All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting held at the Presidential Banquet Hall of the Katsina State Government House on Saturday, Buhari reflected on his time in office and described Nigeria as a challenging country to govern due to its complexities. The meeting was convened ahead of the upcoming local government elections in the state.
“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 an administrative position,” he remarked.
Buhari noted that he feels healthier and looks better now compared to his time as president. “Anybody that sees me now acknowledges that I look better than before,” he said.
Highlighting his modest lifestyle, Buhari revealed that after serving eight years as Nigeria’s president, he owns only three houses: one in Daura and two in Kaduna. “I have given one out for renting, where I get money for feeding,” he added.
The former president reiterated his commitment to leading with integrity during his time in office and urged current and future leaders to prioritize accountability as a core principle of governance.