The Presidency, on Wednesday, asked Nigerians not take senior statesman, Alhaji Tanko Yakasai, "genuinely" for addressing President Muhammadu Buhari's help for the presidential applicant of the All Progressives Congress (APC) at the approaching political race (Election).
The Senior Exceptional Collaborator to the President on Media and Exposure, Malam Garba Shehu, settled on the decision in a proclamation named "On Alhaji Tanko Yakasai's Scrutinizing of the President's Help of APC at the Impending Political race".
He said the elderly person required "a touch of help" as his comments went against the activities of Mr President during the continuous missions, adding that President Buhari will additionally show up at crusade occasions before very long.
He said: "Alhaji Tanko Yakasai is obscure to the All Progressives Congress, APC. Everybody is qualified for their view, however what we cannot deny is that his knowledge in a new meeting doesn't come from inside the party or the President's group. His help for Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is gladly received despite the fact that it is hard to see what esteem it will add.
"He is more right than wrong to feature his experience as a senior resident, a forerunner in government and capacity to connect across separates areas of strength for are for the most elevated office.
"However, Yakasai's scrutinizing of the loyalties of President Muhammadu Buhari remains in sharp differentiation to the activities of the President. Just on Monday, he was out at a rally in Bauchi supporting the banner conveyor of the party. Presidential obligations allowing, he is booked to show up at crusade occasions before long.
"His help for the party's up-and-comer, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu is unchallenged.
"In the event that this wasn't on television, Yakasai's hasty remark on the issue would have been excused as a misquotation. However, he was live on television.
"On this one against President Buhari, nobody ought to treat him in a serious way. Maybe times are hard and the elderly person needs a touch of help."
