People around Buhari did not allow ministers access him – Solomon Dalung
Solomon Dalung, former Minister of Sports, asserted that during his time in office, individuals surrounding former President Muhammadu Buhari prevented ministers from having direct access to him.
Dalung, appearing on the Channels Television program, Sunrise Daily, emphasized that, under Buhari’s administration, most ministers could only meet with the president after the conclusion of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.
“There are people within the presidency that you see as just mere aides but they are more powerful even than the ministers,” Dalung said.
“They even block them from seeing the president. I can remember while we were in the office many of my colleagues didn’t have the privilege to see the president. Some of them could only see the president after the Federal Executive Council meeting.
“They put up memos to see the president. These custodians will determine when to see the president and how.”
“Those who did not like the president had their way because they formed the parameter that was around the president and allowed people to assess him but to be very fair and honest to President Buhari, he loves the truth because if you were able to assess him and tell him the truth, he will listen.”
