President Muhammadu Buhari has assured that he would not by hanging around Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), after May 29, 2023, in order not to meddle in the affairs of the office of his successor.
His Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu quoted the president as saying this in a Christmas message on Sunday.
According to the statement, the president gave the assurance while speaking to residents of FCT led by the Minister, Mohammed Musa Bello, who paid him the traditional Christmas Day homage.
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At the last Christmas Day homage with the FCT community, comprising political, traditional and religious leaders, women and youth groups as well as public servants, the president reiterated that he would return to Daura, Katsina State, his hometown, at the end of his tenure.
He explained that his decision not to make Abuja a permanent abode is to allow his successor a free hand to operate and run the affairs of government.
Buhari further told members of the FCT community that he has not built a new house in Daura or anywhere and hopes to live in his same house, of many years.