Babachir Lawal Reveals Buhari's Concerns Over Osinbajo's Appointments

Babachir Lawal, the former Secretary to the Government of the Federation, stated that former President Muhammadu Buhari delayed the approval of a memo containing approximately 28 names proposed for appointments by then Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo. Lawal claimed this delay was due to Buhari's belief that most of the nominees were Yoruba and members of Osinbajo's church, the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

The memo reportedly remained unapproved for about three months because Abba Kyari, the chief of staff to the president at that time, had not forwarded it to Buhari. Lawal intervened by appealing to Buhari, emphasizing that it was Osinbajo's first memo after his recent appointment.

Following this, Buhari reviewed the memo and marked nearly all the names for approval. Lawal alleged that Buhari was particularly cautious about appointments linked to RCCG and noted that some appointees lacked the necessary experience for their roles.