Former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mr. Femi Adesina, has described the late Nigerian leader as a man of goodwill, integrity, and remarkable simplicity.

Speaking during a televised interview, Adesina dispelled long-held assumptions about Buhari’s lifestyle, particularly his frequent medical trips to London and perceptions of personal wealth.

He revealed that the former president never owned property in the UK, stating, “I know the places where he stayed in London. Rented apartments, not owned. If he had a personal house, I would have known. I would have been there.”

Addressing criticism of Buhari’s foreign medical care and his children’s overseas education, Adesina explained that the former president benefited from long-standing friendships. “President Buhari didn’t need to ask for anything. People offered out of admiration and friendship. He didn’t abuse that goodwill,” he said.

Adesina clarified that Buhari had used the same medical team in the UK long before becoming president and continued with them out of necessity, not extravagance.

He further recalled instances reflecting Buhari’s austere lifestyle, including one where the president questioned why a 20-year-old carpet in his home was replaced. “He was not about wealth or luxury. He was simple, straight, and honest,” Adesina said.