APC NEC meeting: Why Buhari shunned party’s leaders, Aide explains

• Garba Shehu revealed that Buhari missed the APC NEC meeting because he received the invitation too late to make travel arrangements
• The meeting, led by President Tinubu, was attended by key APC figures, though Buhari, El-Rufai, and Amaechi were notably absent
• Despite missing the meeting, Shehu assured that Buhari remains committed to the party and its leadership

APC Leaders Gather in Abuja APC NEC meeting: Buhari’s Aide Opens Up On Why Former President Shunned Party’s LeadersSource: TwitterAPC NEC meeting: Real reason Buhari was absentAPC NEC meeting: Buhari’s Aide Opens Up On Why Former President Shunned Party’s LeadersSource: Twitter”President Muhammadu Buhari is not a caucus member of the party. He was expected to be at the NEC meeting, but the invitation only reached him on Tuesday after being sent on Monday. Given this short notice, it was impossible for him to travel from Daura to Abuja, even if he had a private jet,” Shehu said. Buhari Remains Committed to APC “Buhari played a key role in founding the APC. He was the partys presidential candidate twice. Even though he was not physically present, his support and commitment to the party remain strong,” Shehu added.

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