President Muhammadu Buhari on Monday in Washington DC warned
close aides not to smuggle anyone into his official meetings with US officials.
Sources said he gave the warning during a breakfast meeting
at his Blair House official digs in Washington DC, telling them any infractions
will result with the person involved being fired with immediate effect.
President Buhari told them the purpose of his visit was not
to meet with Nigerian businessmen or politicians, but with US officials and
Nigerians in the Diaspora.
During the tense meeting, at which eight of the aides were
present, Buhari directed the Department of State Protocol in Abuja to open a
desk at the Aso Rock Villa that would facilitate direct access to him if any
Nigerian wants to see him in Nigeria. He
said the desk will eliminate the role of corrupt officials, middlemen and
family members who profit from selling access to the Presidency.
SaharaReporters could not ascertain how many Nigerian
businessmen have arrived in Washington with the intention of seeking meeting
opportunities with Buhari, but a source told our reporters that controversial
and flamboyant businessman, Terry Waya, as well as Senator Ifeanyi Ararume,
have been seen around Buhari's delegation.
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