Outrage as ex-President Buhari gifts dollars to a singer in Katsina

A viral video of Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari, has been making waves online, showing him handing a dollar bill to popular singer Dan Soja Autan during an event held in Katsina State. The footage has sparked widespread outrage on social media, with many Nigerians criticizing the former president’s action.

In the video, Buhari is seen casually pulling out the dollar note from his pocket and gifting it to the singer, who was performing live at the event. The gesture has drawn significant backlash, with critics highlighting the apparent insensitivity of such an act given the ongoing economic challenges the country faces.

Many Nigerians have expressed their discontent, questioning Buhari’s financial dealings and decisions, particularly as his administration has been criticized for implementing policies that many believe worsened the nation’s economic state. This comes amidst ongoing investigations into alleged financial misconduct during his tenure, particularly involving the former Central Bank Governor, Godwin Emefiele.

Critics are also calling for Buhari to be included in the ongoing probes, citing his key role in formulating and implementing policies that allegedly contributed to the naira’s devaluation and the overall economic hardship in Nigeria. The casual display of foreign currency by a former president has been deemed inappropriate and disrespectful to the nation’s currency by many social media users.

Reactions as ex-president Buhari gifts a dollar bill to singer

Nigerians have taken to social media to voice their opinions on the matter. Below are some of the reactions:

patrickspeaking stated: “Imagine Trump gifting someone publicly, a foreign currency, within the same country o. What does that say about your own currency? As an ex-president, you’re STILL an ambassador of the country. Everything we do here is just upside down.”

adoniskellz said: “Just see how they casually have dollars in their pockets, and we use naira in this country oooo. Same people would blame other people for how the dollar is appreciating over the naira.”

nabilelzhar reacted: “See levels. Na USD him dey spend. Person way suppose dey inside the same cell with Emefiele. What a country.”

hormobee2 noted: “Building generational wealth on the pain of the masses.”

The video has continued to circulate online, with many demanding answers and accountability for actions they believe undermine the country’s economy and currency.

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