No written pact for Buhari to hand over power to me — Pastor Tunde Bakare

Pastor Tunde Bakare, General Overseer of the Citadel Global Community Church (CGCC) has stated that there was no formal or written agreement for the late former President Muhammadu Buhari to hand over power to him.

Speaking on Politics Today on Channels Television on Monday, Bakare clarified widespread speculation about a supposed succession plan involving him and Buhari, who died in London on Sunday.

Bakare said:

“There was no written pact between us.

“He’s late, and I will never say anything unfair about him. But there was a look that suggested, ‘You’re one of those I’d love to succeed me,’ and he did his best.

“One night before the primary, he invited all the presidential aspirants, and we sat with him in the villa, and he said, ‘I have allowed governors to choose those who will succeed them or go for a second term. I’m asking you today to freely choose the person I desire to succeed me’,” he said.

Bakare, however, alluded to “certain shenanigans” that followed, which led Buhari to eventually say, “Go and vote,” after it became clear the process was not going the intended way. [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>