Too Tolerant To A Fault’ – Buhari’s Former Spokesman Unveils Hidden Weakness

Adesina made the remark during an interview on ARISE Television on Sunday night, where he reflected on Buhari’s leadership style.

He recounted occasions during their time in office when Buhari welcomed critics who had earlier insulted him on TV, sometimes hosting them at his dinner table the same day.

“In terms of weaknesses, I’d say his biggest was being too permissive. You could watch someone attack Buhari on a morning talk show, only to find that same person dining with him by evening. He was extremely tolerant. Some of his aides and appointees may have exploited that leniency. He wasn’t weak, but he allowed too much,” Adesina explained.

He also defended Buhari’s often-criticized slow approach to governance, arguing that it was a matter of principle rather than inefficiency.

“Buhari himself acknowledged being called ‘Baba Go Slow’. He embraced it, saying, ‘Yes, I may move slowly, but I’ll do the right thing.’ One of his memorable quotes was: ‘Order is better than speed.’ He believed in taking deliberate steps rather than rushing and creating chaos. Even during his military era, he upheld that principle: slow, but steady,” Adesina added.