Post-Presidency Life: I Survive on Rent from My Kaduna House – Ex-President Buhari

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has revealed that he now relies on income from renting out one of his houses in Kaduna State for sustenance, emphasizing that he did not corruptly enrich himself during his tenure.

Speaking in Hausa, Buhari highlighted the challenges of governing Nigeria and called on leaders to uphold transparency and accountability.

He made these remarks while addressing the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus at the Government House in Katsina, ahead of the state’s local council elections scheduled for February 15.

“Nigeria is a difficult country to govern, but most Nigerians are unaware. Until you find yourself in an administrative position, you will not understand the complexities,” Buhari said. He added, “I look much better and healthier now than when I was the president of the country. Anybody who sees me now acknowledges that I look better than before.”

The former president disclosed that during his eight years in office, he did not use his position for personal gain. “After my eight years as a civilian president, I have only three houses: one in Daura and two in Kaduna. I have given one out for rent, from which I get money for feeding,” he explained, insisting that no one could accuse him of illicit enrichment.

Buhari also urged Nigerian leaders to embrace transparency and accountability as core principles of governance, stressing their importance for national development.

In his remarks, Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda called on APC stakeholders to mobilize support for the forthcoming local government elections. He urged party chieftains to work within their respective local government areas to secure victory through popular votes while ensuring a transparent electoral process.

“We are committed to conducting elections that reflect the true will of the people,” Radda said in a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Mohammed.