Femi Adesina, the former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, has stated that the ex-president regrets some of the decisions he made while in office and believes he could have done certain things better. Adesina made these remarks during a media event in Osogbo, Osun State.
According to Adesina, it is normal for individuals, including former heads of state, to have regrets and recognize areas where improvements could have been made. He revealed that before leaving office, he had a two-hour conversation with President Buhari, during which they discussed various matters.
Adesina also defended one of Buhari’s controversial policies, the naira redesign, stating that it had benefits for the nation. He argued that the policy, which involved limiting access to physical cash, had positive effects such as reducing kidnapping incidents and contributing to cleaner elections.
He cited examples of unsuccessful governorship candidates in certain states during elections because they couldn’t distribute money as they used to due to the reduced availability of physical cash.
It’s not uncommon for leaders to reflect on their time in office and express regrets or acknowledge areas where they could have done better. Adesina’s comments offer insights into Buhari’s perspective on his presidency and certain policies.