The leader of the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), Buba Galadima, has charged that ex-President Muhammadu Buhari did not compensate his daughter after supposedly working for him over a period of four years.
During his appearance on AIT’s political show Jigsaw, Galadima disclosed his feelings of letdown regarding how Buhari dealt with him and his family, notwithstanding their long-standing connection.
My daughter worked under his supervision for four years, yet he directed that she shouldn't receive any salary," Galadima alleged. "They should present any receipt showing her compensation if they have one. She served Buhari for four years at Osinbajo’s office without being paid.
When reflecting on the events that took place, Galadima mentioned that following the completion of her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) assignment, his daughter attempted to secure a job at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), but did not succeed. Disheartened by this lack of progress, both she and her sibling chose to contact the president directly through their father’s connections.
"They said, 'Father, life is tough here! We can’t find any jobs through him either!' And he informed us that you were his acquaintance," Galadima recalled.
He mentioned that Buhari gave an affirmative response and directed that Komolafe, who serves as the Director-General of NUPRC, should be reached out to so she could be offered employment.
“He mentioned that she wished to travel to Mecca to express her thanks to God and also to thank Mr. President,” he noted, highlighting her appreciation following the intervention.
Nevertheless, Galadima maintained that his daughter was not compensated at all during her time in office.
“Go and ask Buhari why she was not paid,” he said when pressed for a reason.
Galadima disclosed that he served Buhari for 13 years himself, which adds to his shock regarding what he perceives as a betrayal of both trust and camaraderie.
"We remain friends and will stay friends," he stated, expressing his disappointment with the experience.
