- A video has surfaced on TikTok showing former President Buhari gifting dollars to a musician named An Soja Autan, sparking mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media
- Many found this gesture surprising, given the former president’s reputation as a strict leader who is rarely seen in social events
- The video was likely taken during the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting held at the Presidential Banquet Hall, Katsina state government house
Nigeria’s ex-president Muhammadu Buhari leaving for Germany at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, Nigeria, on October 13, 2016.
Photo credit: next24online/NurPhotoSource: Getty ImagesHow Nigerians reacted”The first time in history.””This is how they spend their loot. Thought he only had sheep and cows and not dollars?””For the first time, former President Muhammadu Buhari gifted money to a musician.””That’s generous and commendable. Baba returned from Paris just yesterday, those dollars might be a left over from his travel expenses. He might not have Naira with him before gracing the event. However, that doesn’t justify that he should spend in dollars while at home.””They dont use Naira again.””Ex-president spending dollars. You will never see Obama spending pounds in the USA.””First time ever seeing Baba Buhari doing that .”Buhari returns to Nigeria after Paris trip
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