Revealed! The Shocking Reason Buhari Was Absent At APC NEC Meeting – Garba Shehu

The APC held its NEC meeting in Abuja on Wednesday, presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. The gathering was attended by key party figures, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, APC National Chairman Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, governors, members of the National Working Committee (NWC), and other stakeholders.

However, Buhari and former Kaduna State governor Nasir El-Rufai were noticeably absent.

Speaking to BBC Hausa, Shehu revealed that Buhari received his invitation to the meeting late.

“President Muhammadu Buhari is not a caucus member of the party. He was expected to attend the NEC meeting, but unfortunately, the invitation was sent to him on Monday and only reached him on Tuesday. Because of this, he couldn’t travel from Daura to Abuja, even if he had a private jet,” Shehu explained.

Despite his absence, Shehu emphasized that Buhari remained committed to the party.

“Buhari is a founding member of the APC. He was nominated by the party for president twice. Though he didn’t attend the meeting, he is still a dedicated member of the APC,” he added.