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Femi Adesina, former media aide to ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has shared intriguing details about President Buhari’s response upon learning about Bola Tinubu’s ‘Emi Lokan’ speech.

The revelation comes from Adesina’s in his new book, “Working with Buhari: Reflections of A Special Adviser, Media and Publicity (2015-2023).”

In June 2022, Bola Tinubu, then the presidential aspirant of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made headlines with the ‘Emi Lokan’ remark during a meeting with APC delegates in Ogun State. Translated as “it is my turn” in Yoruba, Tinubu asserted that without him, Buhari wouldn’t have won the 2015 presidential election.

Adesina disclosed that when Tinubu made these statements, President Buhari was not in the country; they were in Spain for an event. Concerned about varied interpretations reaching the President, Adesina and other aides decided to brief Buhari during their return flight to Nigeria.

Sharing the moment of revelation, Adesina stated, “The visit concluded, and we were to return home on Friday, June 3, when the social media exploded with reports from Nigeria, of comments made at a public event in Abeokuta, Ogun State, by Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC National Leader and an aspirant for President in the forthcoming party primary.

“Asiwaju Tinubu said many things, but what touched on President Buhari directly was that without him (Asiwaju), Buhari would never have been President, and that it was now his own turn to rule. Emilokan, my turn, in Yoruba language.

“We the principal aides of the President were in a dilemma on how to brief the President on what had happened, as it would not be right for him to get to Nigeria and be reading different versions and interpretations of what happened, which may be right or wrong.

“Myself, Ambassador Kazaure, (SCOP), Chief Security Officer to the President, Idris Ahmed Kasim, Mohammed Sarki Abba, Dr. Suhayb Rafindadi, Col. Yusuf Dodo, the Aide-De-Camp, and Tunde Sabiu, Special Assistant, put heads together, and decided that I should brief the President when we were airborne to Abuja. The motive was so that he would not get varied and possibly distorted versions.

“Few minutes into the flight, I approached the President and said I needed to bring him up to speed on something major that had happened back home.”

President Buhari’s response was one of quiet contemplation. Adesina continued, “Ever a willing listener, the President told me to go ahead. I did a summary of the Emilokan speech, and when I ended, the President ruminated for some moments and responded: ‘Asiwaju said all that? Thank you for coming to brief me."

The ‘Emi Lokan’ speech had sparked various interpretations and discussions on social media. To address the unfolding narrative, Tinubu’s campaign team felt a clarification was necessary, asserting that the aspirant wasn’t deriding the President in any way.

Upon their return to Nigeria on June 3, 2022, President Buhari held a meeting with all APC presidential aspirants at the State House on June 4.

Adesina noted that the ‘Emi Lokan’ reference was palpable, but President Buhari avoided mentioning it explicitly. Instead, he encouraged aspirants to consult and build a consensus to produce a formidable candidate.

“Next day, June 4, President Buhari held a scheduled meeting with all APC presidential aspirants at the Villa. Emilokan hung thick in the air, but trust the President, not a word of it was mentioned.

“He only appealed to the aspirants to consult among themselves, build a consensus, and produce a formidable candidate who could win an election for the party,” Adesina added.

https://leadership.ng/adesina-reveals-buharis-response-to-tinubus-emi-lokan-speech/

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https://leadership.ng/adesina-reveals-buharis-response-to-tinubus-emi-lokan-speech/

What are we to do with that reply? I don't know what or why this guy wouldn't rest. We had eight years of listening to you. Pls spare us your unwanted attention.

We have enough to deal with as it is.

Islie:

the President ruminated for some moments and responded: ‘Asiwaju said all that? Thank you for coming to brief me.'”



“Next day, June 4, President Buhari held a scheduled meeting with all APC presidential aspirants at the Villa. Emilokan hung thick in the air, but trust the President, not a word of it was mentioned.

https://leadership.ng/adesina-reveals-buharis-response-to-tinubus-emi-lokan-speech/
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Femi Adesina turned journalism into a joke

You are reporting 'emi lokan' as if you guys are still campaigning the same party for that matter

It's no wonder, you guys didn't do well, you made trivia things the bone of contention

Like Mohammed busy discussing jollof rice upandan

And these are the people who will be abusing governor Adeleke upandan

Many of you were planted by Tinubu but we don't care because Buhari performed woefully and Tinubu is trying to break his record

Bunch of losers

Whatever. He has proven to everyone that the "Emi Lokan" claim wasn't a misplaced claim as he is now the president. Whoever is not happy about it can use the lagoon.

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If you know what’s good for you, never keep any secret with Femi.
What manner of man is this?

Weyrey just dey sing like FFK, seems all Femi na parrot 🦜



Town crier

Arobaga:
This one is just revealing wetin people no send him papa






Uselsss idiots

The mumu they form first class citizen. Baboon

African leaders are so dull.

This episode of Buhari said is proudly brought to you by Femi Adesina.

us tomorrow for more mind boggling revelations.

Una sha promoting this book by fire by force

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This man na real mumu. So you want to reveal all the secrets.. can't you just shut up?

We don't need the details.. shove it up Ur a.z.z

Awon wayray. How is this News in today's Nigeria?

thank u baba DAURA.If nah one crase man,he for cancel the whole thing.Emefiele really flogged us with horse whip for that him Naira redesign. Come see how we dey waka abouts from 1AM daily to /collect tally from one bank to another. Shout out to FCMB,WEMA,GTB,FBNand FIDELITY. Dey really tried

Enough of this buhari jare

Awon Ojelu

JAGABAN BORGU


The man that knows his onions

💪

This simply Breeds emperors

Enough of this his useless book gracing the front page. No be by force to buy a useless piece of thrash on a good for nothing Buhari

And than🙄

Who go summarise am abeg

Even APC are not reading that thing and you expect me to read it

No matter how much you promote the book on Nairaland frontpage,we would not buy it.

WHAT'S ALL THIS ABOUT,"A FAILED PERSON!

He relegated Nigeria to the list amateur division. useless man with empty skull.

NATURALLY HE HAS NOTHING TO OFFER. I always know that.

What's the essence of this book of this distraction?. just to cash out from him by deceiving him. Rubbish!

WHAT POSITIVE ADVICE CAN BUHARI GIVE EVEN A LITTLE CHILD? He always has nothing to offer.

Nothing sensible in the book..Adesina just wrote it to cash out and get retirement bonus

🐄 🐐

I tell you...nonsense book

Arobaga:
This one is just revealing wetin people no send him papa






Uselsss idiots