Garba Shehu: Buhari Rejected N10m Food Budget, Used Jonathan’s Cars During His Tenure

Garba Shehu reveals Buhari rejected N10m food budget and N400m car purchase, choosing modest meals and Jonathan’s official vehicles.

Garba Shehu, the former presidential spokesperson, has said former President Muhammadu Buhari, rejected a proposed N10 million food budget for the State House during his tenure.

Shehu made the revelation in his memoir titled ‘According to the President: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesperson’s Experience’, which was launched in Abuja on Tuesday.

The book recounts his eight years of service under Buhari and offers behind-the-scenes insights into governance at the State House.

According to Shehu, shortly after Buhari assumed office in 2015, he was informed that the State House food budget – covering meals for the president, vice-president, guest houses, and official banquets – needed to be increased to N10 million.

“When they told him N10 million was needed, he screamed and demanded it be reduced,” Shehu said.

“Look at my table, what do I eat? How much does it cost?” Buhari reportedly asked.

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