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The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by braimeddy: 8:12am On Jan 09, 2016
As one who presides over the most populous country in Africa, President Muhammadu Buhari is no doubt an influential man. It is not out of place that millions of people within and outside the country might want to get his attention for one favour or the other. Expectedly, not many people will get that needed access to him.

There are, however, a few individuals who are very close to the President and, hence, wield huge influence in their own rights. These are apart from members of his immediate family that consists of the First Lady (sorry, the President’s wife), Hajia Aisha Buhari, and the children.

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As far as the Buhari Presidency is concerned, one of the men that can be said to be very close to the President so far is Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, who currently supervises the nation’s economy. Osinbajo is always at the service of the President. He represents him very often both within and outside the country. The relationship between the two top government officials so far is very cordial. In fact, I don’t think Osinbajo’s loyalty to the President is to be questioned.

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Another man that is very close to the President is his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. The closeness may be due to the position he currently occupies, but the lesson must not be lost that something must have qualified him for that appointment.

Since his assumption of office, Kyari, who has a trademark of always wearing white ‘agbada’ and wine cap, has not been far from the President. He is in charge of arranging the President’s day-to-day activities. Despite that Kyari’s office is a bit far from the President’s (about 200metres), the COS can trek that distance to and fro more than six times in a day either to consult with Buhari or attend one meeting or the other.

While making his way to the President’s office or back to his office, he will pass through the corridor of the Briefing Room, where journalists always hang out to search for scoops. No matter how busy he is, he will pause a bit to crack jokes with the reporters and quickly leave as fast as possible. Kyari is no doubt one of the President’s men. There is no way those who wield influence in the Villa for now will be identified without mentioning Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State. I can even state without fear of contradiction that he is so far the most frequent state governor in the Villa. If he is not visiting the President, El-Rufai will be consulting with Vice President Osinbajo. I am aware that he was instrumental to some of the appointments so far made by the President. He wields big influence that is not commensurate to his small stature.

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Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State also wields enormous influence in the Villa. He is also a regular visitor, coming closely behind El-Rufai. Most times, after consulting with Buhari, Oshiomhole will brief State House correspondents. His interviews had always been focusing on how officials of the last administration allegedly stole the nation blind.

Since the wind of change that blew through the Villa during the last presidential election, many other things have changed. The change permeated through the seat of power from who occupies the President’s seat to ministers and even Villa guests. The hitherto known faces have given way for the new ones.

By the time Buhari inaugurated his cabinet, most of his 36 ministers are those who are entering the Villa for the first time. A few of them who had been here before had either done so because of the public offices they occupied before or because they belonged to the then-ruling Peoples Democratic Party before they parted ways with others under that green-white-red umbrella.

There is, however, someone in the present cabinet that keeps reminding us of one of the ministers that served under former President Goodluck Jonathan. That person is the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun. She keeps reminding us of Jonathan’s Minister of Communication Technology, Mrs. Omobola Johnson.

Both ladies look alike in stature, and also in the way they walk and talk (with foreign accent). Incidentally, both of them are Yoruba ladies, though from different states. While Johnson is from Ondo State, Adeosun is from Ogun State.

Unlike her predecessor in office, Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, whose trademark is her headgear that she places delicately on her head as if it will fall down with a slight push, Adeosun rarely tie headgears. In fact, I heard her telling one of her female colleagues recently that she resorted to holding her headgear after many failed attempts to tie it correctly. The female minister collected the headgear from her, carefully folded it and placed it on her (Adeosun’s ) shoulder. Those who specialise in tying headgears for fees may find a good business in her.

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Since their inauguration, Adeosun had the first opportunity to address State House correspondents on Tuesday, albeit, briefly. It was at the press conference addressed by the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, Christine Lagarde, shortly after a closed-door meeting she had with Buhari. The lot fell on Adeosun to introduce Lagarde to journalists at the Briefing Room of the Council Chamber.

The following day, however, she had more time to spend with reporters. She had the opportunity of briefing journalists of the outcome of the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by Buhari. The venue was the same. She was introduced by the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed.

In my opinion, these are the prominent people mentioned above that can really make "CHANGE" to take its effectiveness.


Reference : punchng.com
Images compiled by braimeddy.

Cc; lalasticlala

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Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by daroz(m): 8:13am On Jan 09, 2016
FTC on a front page article , so what's the big deal?



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Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by Rose2014: 8:15am On Jan 09, 2016
braimeddy:



In my opinion, these are the prominent people mentioned above that can really make "CHANGE" to take its effectiveness.


Reference : punchng.com
Images compiled by braimeddy.

Cc; lalasticlala

To campaign no de tire una? undecided

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Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by Demmocrats(m): 8:17am On Jan 09, 2016
Where is Jagaban of Africa and Oby aka OBJ

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Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by omenka(m): 8:21am On Jan 09, 2016
Rose2014:


To campaign no de tire una? undecided
Although the poster isn't out to campaign, let me say this- only those that are politically naïve don't know everyday is a day of campaign for elected politicians, right from the day of swearing in to the day of the next election.

That is the truth.

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Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by braimeddy: 8:22am On Jan 09, 2016
Nobody is campaigning but we really want what this present government promised to start happening now and these are the people that can really make it happen
Rose2014:


To campaign no de tire una? undecided

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Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by braimeddy: 8:25am On Jan 09, 2016
The list is not yet complete. So u can add urs and tell us the area which u feel they can make the country grow.
Demmocrats:
Where is Jagaban and Oby aka OBJ

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Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by Rose2014: 8:26am On Jan 09, 2016
braimeddy:
Nobody is campaigning but we really want what this present government promised to start happening now and these are the people that can really make it happen

So for how long shall we wait for results?
One year will soon elapse with no economic direction in place.

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Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by Rose2014: 8:27am On Jan 09, 2016
omenka:
Although the poster isn't out to campaign, let me say this- only those that are politically naïve don't know everyday is a day of campaign for elected politicians, right from the day of swearing in to the day of the next election.

That is the truth.
More like 'everyday is for propaganda'
Sane countries use achieved results when doing their own propaganda, but here, you use celebrity pictures

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Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by omenka(m): 8:32am On Jan 09, 2016
Rose2014:

More like 'everyday is for propaganda'
Sane countries use achieved results when doing their own propaganda, but here, you use celebrity pictures
Ok.

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Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by braimeddy: 8:38am On Jan 09, 2016
I'm not in any support of any political party. But I believe that this correct government is in the right direction by fishing out those that loot the country's money. It's when all the money looted have been recovered that you will start seeing the progress they have made so far
Rose2014:


So for how long shall we wait for results?
One year will soon elapse with no economic direction in place.

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Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by braimeddy: 8:43am On Jan 09, 2016
Try to be specific. We need detail analysis of what u re trying to say.
Rose2014:

More like 'everyday is for propaganda'
Sane countries use achieved results when doing their own propaganda, but here, you use celebrity pictures
Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by Elslim: 9:21am On Jan 09, 2016
MAGU

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Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by brunofarad(m): 10:14am On Jan 09, 2016
Ok
Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by lafex: 10:15am On Jan 09, 2016
All these ppl u mention are sre not stronger than me, so why don't you put my name there.

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Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by carbony4red(m): 10:15am On Jan 09, 2016
Mo ti gbo oooo

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Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by Mega005(m): 10:16am On Jan 09, 2016
Nice one
Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by maduxs: 10:17am On Jan 09, 2016
Sycophants around a foolish president who can not analyze budget before presentation. Silly people around a tyrant who can not obey rule of law. Myopic fools around an illiterate president who are only good In propaganda.ugly people around an old fool. Where is the budget you presented? Punkass president buhari

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Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by Salex007(m): 10:17am On Jan 09, 2016
What of Tinubu the man that brought him to power
Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by ifeelgood: 10:17am On Jan 09, 2016
What of Nurse Metuh?
Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by Shortyy(f): 10:18am On Jan 09, 2016
Oga Lie nko?

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Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by thefakestan: 10:18am On Jan 09, 2016
The Mods and OP are bored.










ThefakeStan

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Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by adelujohn(m): 10:18am On Jan 09, 2016
Isokay
Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by kelvyn7: 10:18am On Jan 09, 2016
shocked

NA THOSE STRONG PEOPLE GO STILL RUN AWAY WHEN THE SHIPS ARE DOWN angry

its only a matter of time undecided

#FACTOFLIFE
Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by Nobody: 10:20am On Jan 09, 2016
Same old crew...
Still campaigning after winning he election.
Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by refreshrate: 10:20am On Jan 09, 2016
Shortyy:
Oga Lie nko?

He's lying down
Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by yayankainuwa: 10:22am On Jan 09, 2016
braimeddy:


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In my opinion, these are the prominent people mentioned above that can really make "CHANGE" to take its effectiveness.


Reference : punchng.com
Images compiled by braimeddy.

Cc; lalasticlala
what of BRF, I believe he is d life wire of d change mantra!

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Re: The Strong Men Behind Buhari (Photos) by Firefire(m): 10:25am On Jan 09, 2016
Government of caricature and unending fake promises.


Please when is the startline for the delivery of dividends of democracy and the promised change

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