Governor Dikko Radda Recalls Conversations with Late President Buhari on Tinubu's Petrol Subsidy Removal

Dikko Radda, the Governor of Katsina State, recalled his conversations with the late former President Muhammadu Buhari after he retired, discussing President Bola Tinubu's removal of the petrol subsidy upon taking office. Radda spoke to reporters in Daura, Katsina State, at the sidelines of the former president's burial ceremony. Buhari died in the United Kingdom at the age of 82.

Key Takeaways:

• Dikko Radda interacted with Muhammadu Buhari more frequently after he left office in 2023, discussing national issues and benefiting from his leadership tutelage.
• Radda recalled a conversation where Buhari expressed pity for President Tinubu's decision to remove the fuel subsidy, stating that Tinubu was a brave man for making the move.
• Buhari reportedly told Radda that he pitied Tinubu for removing the subsidy, which he described as a brave move, but one that might not have been made if Tinubu had consulted others.
• The Governor said that Buhari's death has created a vacuum in Katsina State that will be difficult to fill.
• Radda also shared that Buhari suffered a lot during his presidency but now sees himself as a free man with a sense of relief.

Statistics:

• Buhari spent about two years in Daura, Katsina State, after leaving office in 2023.
• Petrol subsidy was removed by President Tinubu on May 29, 2023.
• Buhari died at the age of 82 in the United Kingdom.

Sources:

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