‘Buhari Was Homeless in London, Relied on Friends for Bills’ – Femi Adesina Reveals

A former Special Adviser on Media and Publicity to former President Muhammadu Buhari, Femi Adesina, has revealed that the late Nigerian leader did not own a private residence in London despite his frequent medical trips there.

Speaking in an interview on Channels Television on Tuesday, Adesina refuted speculations that Buhari had a permanent property in the United Kingdom. He explained that the former President usually stayed at the Nigerian High Commission during his visits for medical treatment.

He said, “There was a time he was in the High Commission for many months when he went on that eight-month medical vacation. For about three-quarters of that period, he was in the High Commissioner’s apartment. The High Commissioner even moved to a smaller place so the President could stay in his official residence.”

Adesina highlighted that Buhari had consistently used the same medical team in London since before his presidency, which explained his preference for receiving treatment in the UK.

“Before he became President, he had always done his medicals in London, the same set of doctors. Those who knew his medical history continued with him instead of starting afresh,” he added.

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Regarding the cost of Buhari’s medical care and other personal expenses, Adesina said the former President leaned on the support of wealthy associates.

“I doubt if he paid for those bills himself. President Buhari just needed to call anybody — the Dangotes, the Abdusalamis — and they would oblige. This last trip he made, I know the jets of the person he went in,” he stated.

Addressing past criticisms about Buhari’s children attending expensive foreign schools, Adesina said the ex-President had clarified that he did not personally fund their education.

“When I asked him about the noise online over the schools his children attended, he told me, ‘I do not know. It’s my friends that pay it.’ He even said I should go and see Modi, his wise brother, who had the details,” Adesina revealed.

He described Buhari as “a man of goodwill” who enjoyed steadfast support from friends and associates throughout his life.