Why Buhari Didn’t Name a Successor — Ex-DSS DG Yusuf Bichi

Former President Muhammadu Buhari deliberately declined to endorse a preferred successor ahead of the 2022 presidential election to protect lives and preserve unity within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), according to ex–Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Bichi.

The revelation is contained in a new book, From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, authored by Dr. Charles Omole and unveiled in Abuja. Bichi explained that intelligence reports at the time warned that openly backing a candidate could expose the individual to serious security threats in a tense and highly competitive political climate.

He said Buhari’s decision, often misread as indifference, was a calculated security strategy to prevent internal crises, intensifying rivalries, and possible party fragmentation. By allowing the primary process to run its course, Buhari chose to absorb criticism rather than risk destabilising the APC or endangering lives.

The book launch, held at the Presidential Villa, drew top dignitaries including President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Gambian President Adama Barrow, governors, ministers, diplomats, traditional rulers and members of Buhari’s family.

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