By Our Reporter
Abuja (Precise Post) – The Presidency through the Office Of the Senior Special Assistant to the President on media and Publicity, Garba Shehu has come out to debunk rumours that there is a rift between the President and Vice President.
This is also as he has countered the earlier denial by Prof Yemi Osinbajo that his aides were not sacked.
Recall that rumours have gone round that all is not well between President Muhammadi Buhari and Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, which eventually resulted in the sacking of some of the VP’s aides.
Reacting to the rumours, Garba Shehu confirmed that indeed some aides of the VP had been laid off, however, it was part of the general streamlining of the administration.
See his lengthy post below:
Garba Shehu✔@GarShehu · 17hReplying to @GarShehu
The exercise, which has been ordered by the President, is to streamline decision-making, cut down multiple authorities and reduce the cost of administration.
It is also an appropriate response to the general perception that the Presidency has an oversized and bloated workforce which acts as a drag on efficiency.
Garba Shehu✔@GarShehu · 17hReplying to @GarShehu
It is also an appropriate response to the general perception that the Presidency has an oversized and bloated workforce which acts as a drag on efficiency.
As may have been noticed by discerning members of the public, a number of political appointees among the few that served in the office of the President were not returned for the Second Term.
Garba Shehu✔@GarShehu · 17hReplying to @GarShehu
The office of the Vice President, His Excellency Yemi Osinbajo has, in compliance with the directive of the President, equally been shed of a number of such appointees.
In carrying out these exercises, the overriding objective is to save taxpayer money and deliver needed service to the public.
Garba Shehu✔@GarShehu · 17hReplying to @GarShehu
As far as the President is concerned, there is no scope for an excuse for administration after getting a huge mandate to run the country for four more years.
In the light of this, the Presidency wishes to strongly deny rumours of a rift between President Muhammadu Buhari and Vice President @ProfOsinbajo.
Garba Shehu✔@GarShehu · 17hReplying to @GarShehu
The relationship between the two leaders remains excellent and trusting. Together, they will script a glorious future for the nation.
The media reports of a soured relationship are originating from the minds and mouths of mischief makers, who are desperate for entertaining stories from the Aso Rock Villa with which to titillate the public.
Garba Shehu✔@GarShehu · 17hReplying to @GarShehu
This ulterior motive is the basis of the wrong interpretation given to the recent exercise in the Presidency.
There has been a streamlining of staff going on for a while. The President has always had fewer staff than the Vice President, and there were always plans to reduce the number of staff at the Villa.
Garba Shehu✔@GarShehu · 17hReplying to @GarShehu
The streamlining was not personal or targeted to undermine the Vice President’s office, as the so-called insider sources quoted by the media appear to make it seem.
The President is in absolute control of his government. The media should stop attributing non-existent powers to some people. There cannot be anyone too powerful for President Buhari to control.
