President Buhari’s Spokesperson, Femi Adesina, Makes Desperate Moves To Mend Relationship With New Chief Of Staff To President, Gambari, 12 Years After Damning Newspaper Article On Him

According to informed Aso Villa sources, Adesina, knowing the importance of the office Gambari now occupies in the President Buhari administration, has been writing persuasive articles but using the names of other persons to push them out to the public in a desperate move to ‘soften’ the heart of the new Chief of State and make him forgive and forget the incident of the past.

BY SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORKMAY 21, 2020

Worried by the dust raised by a newspaper article he wrote against Prof Ibrahim Gambari, new Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, in 2008, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, is said to have adopted a new way to repair any sort of damage that article might have caused to his relationship with the ex-United Nations diplomat.

According to informed Aso Villa sources, Adesina, knowing the importance of the office Gambari now occupies in the President Buhari administration, has been writing persuasive articles but using the names of other persons to push them out to the public in a desperate move to ‘soften’ the heart of the new Chief of State and make him forgive and forget the incident of the past.

Sources also said that Adesina had been using Aso Villa mail distribution list to circulate the articles in order for them to hit maximum reach.

Recall that Adesina had in his column on Saturday, July 12, 2008 in the SUN Newspaper said Gambari enslaved himself to please his paymasters by defending the hanging of Ken Saro-Wiwa and others by the late General Sani Abacha military regime. Femi Adesina's article (Gambari: The Slap Next Time) was as first published on July 12, 2008 in the Saturday SUN NewspaperSaharaReporters Media

He wrote, “Gambari enslaved himself to please his paymasters. Now, 13 years after, the shackles are still tied around his neck, threatening to asphyxiate him. What an eternal lesson for fawning bootlicking grovellers to learn. Old sins indeed have long shadows.”

However, in one damage-control article seen by SaharaReporters on Wednesday, the writer, believed to be Adesina but hiding under another identity, while justifying the 2008 missile to Gambari, wished both presidency officials a good working relationship in the service of President Buhari and Nigeria.

The article expressed optimism that Adesina would find it easy to get along with the new Chief of Staff, whom was encouraged to allow the past slip away forever.

The article reads partly, “President Buhari and Adesina are great friends who deeply respect each other. For Buhari, Adesina is a bosom friend united in their quest for a new Nigeria. When Adesina's mum passed on in the days of our struggle for his enthronement, General Buhari attended her burial. You can count the times he had honoured anyone in that manner on your fingertips. To underscore their bond, it may interest you to recall that Adesina was the very first person given appointment by President Buhari after he assumed office in 2015. I was notified as soon as Adesina arrived at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja.

“I am certain Adesina would find it very easy to get along with Prof Ibrahim Gambari as Chief of Staff because they are united in their resolve to give the President the best of themselves.

“Adesina, being a cultured Yoruba man and a good Christian, will respect and support Prof Gambari not only as a matter of duty but in conformity with cultural etiquettes of according elders respect due our parents and, Biblically,  as though serving God. Nothing will obstruct that. Not any mischievous reference to an old article. 

“I am quite certain the article would have no impact on Prof Gambari's attitude to Adesina as a thoroughbred academic for whom criticism is a norm, and as a cosmopolitan world citizen who has waded through many troubled waters, seeking peace across the world during his stint as super-diplomat/ Under-Secretary General with the United Nations.SEE ALSOGambari: The Slap Next Time By Femi Adesina20 Comments3 Days Ago

“I wish both Prof Gambari, our father, our teacher, and my brother, Adesina, a good working relationship in the service of President Buhari and Nigeria.”

According to the sources, since the death of Buhari’s former Chief of State, Abba Kyari, Adesina and fellow Presidency spokesperson, Garba Shehu, have found their stay at the Villa shaky.

Shehu had a well-publicised standoff with First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, in December 2019 where she accused him of causing crisis in the first family.

On the other hand, Adesina’s position has come under intense threat following the emergence of Gambari, who he once tore into shreds in his newspaper column.

With Kyari gone, the protection both men enjoyed in the Villa by being loyal to him has since been stripped off them, thereby exposing them to any type of ‘attack’.

It was gathered that more of such strategic and fence-mending articles will surface in the coming days and weeks as Adesina desperately tries to settle old scores with the occupier of one of the most powerful offices in the country today – Gambari.

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Sahara rumorers

Nonsense, nothing will happen, the question is,is he writing the truth or false,he is written what was happening then

Knowing the several esteemed offices which Prof. Gambari has held, there is no doubt that he can work smoothly and effectively with Femi Adesina without being his buddy. In fact, they don't need to be.

Again knowing how President Buhari values and rewards loyalty with loyalty, it is highly unlikely that he will sacrifice Femi Adesina to please Prof. Gambari.

So, let's stop chasing shadows.

Adesina had in his column on Saturday, July 12, 2008 in the SUN Newspaper said Gambari enslaved himself to please his paymasters by defending the hanging of Ken Saro-Wiwa and others by the late General Sani Abacha military regime.

Be careful what you do.It can come back to hunt you because karma never forgives or forgets.Adeshina welcome to reality-your sins caught up with you.

Whoever wrote this nonsense piece is jobless. Adesina and Gambari are matured men, they can disagree and later agree. They are both employees of the president and each has a role to play in ensuring the success of the Buhari Administration. Sahara reporters and some jobless wailers should stop trying to create a crisis where non exist.

lols.....

Racoon:
Karma never forgives or forgets.Adeshina welcome to reality-your sins caught up with you.

Which sins are you talking about? You think Gambari is as petty as you?

Listen dude, our political elites are united at the top. They will always work together when their interest aligns. Lere Olayinka was a popular Fayose critic before he became his media attack dog. Jonathan sponsored series of media attacks against Atiku before the 2011 PDP presidential primary. Atiku in turn worked for Buhari against Jonathan in 2015. Jonathan was the first major politician to endorse Atiku in the build up towards the 2019 election. So you see, it’s all about interest.

Adesina and Gambari are now united for a common purpose. They will work together to your consternation.

seunmsg:
Whoever wrote this nonsense piece is jobless. Adesina and Gambari are matured men, they can disagree and later agree. [b]They are both employees of the president [/b]and each has a role to play in ensuring the success of the Buhari Administration. Sahara reporters and some jobless wailers should stop trying to create a crisis where non exist.

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not when the COS is more powerful than the president

seunmsg:
....Adesina and Gambari are matured men, they can disagree and later agree. They are both employees of the president and each has a role to play in ensuring the success of the Buhari Administration. Sahara reporters and some jobless wailers should stop trying to create a crisis where non exist.

Perhaps your hypocrite side will not let you know that Adeshina truly will be worried with the recent turn of event given how damning the said article was then.Femi condemned Gambari's support for tyranny during the inglorious Abacha era of which even the president himself was part of.

Today because Adeshina even being a Deacon of a church have lost moral conscience by sticking out his neck to defend the evil and satanic actions of the present Abacha protegeè.

Imagine you once criticized the lawlessness of your boss only for you to become a boss and become more lawlessness yourself.Do you have a conscience? Have a sound conscience.

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LMAO

seunmsg:
Which sins are you talking about? Listen dude, our political elites are united at the top. They will always work together when their interest aligns. Adesina and Gambari are now united for a common purpose. They will work together to your consternation.

Forget it! Politicians forgives but never forgets.Obaseki/ Oshiomole feud, Col.Sambo Dasuki/Buhari case (remember they execute the Dec.31 1983 coup together).

Even you, yourself was one of those who criticized the appointment of the spokesperson of the senate president earlier because according to you, the fella worked against the APC hence Ahmed Lawal was forced to drop him.Why? Because your conscience dont trust him.Dont worry time will tell.

fire on the mountain

Racoon:

Forget it! Politicians forgives but never forgets.Obaseki/ Oshiomole feud, Col.Sambo Dasuki/Buhari case (remember they execute the Dec.31 1983 coup together).

Even you, yourself was one of those who criticized the appointment of the spokesperson of the senate president earlier because according to you, the fella worked against the APC hence Ahmed Lawal was forced to drop him.Why? Because your conscience dont trust him.Dont worry time will tell.

you dey mind them.

Adesina too de fear.
Gambari na chief of staff not chief of army staff.

Sahara be like Kingibe will be next chief of staff, but ministers settled for Adamu Adamu now Adesina is trying to please Gambari a name that was never mentioned in their speculative rubbish. They surely know where many people house their mumu buttons.

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Racoon:
Perhaps your hypocrite side will not let you know that Adeshina truly will be worried with the recent turn of event given how damning the said article was then.Femi condemned Gambari's support for tyranny during the inglorious Abacha era of which even the president himself was part of.

Today because Adeshina even being a Deacon of a church have lost moral conscience by sticking out his neck to defend the evil and satanic actions of the present Abacha protegeè.

Imagine you once criticized the lawlessness of your boss only for you to become a boss and become more lawlessness yourself.Do you have a conscience? Have a sound conscience.

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Yet you once also criticize Atiku for competing with Jonathan for the PDP ticket, then attacked his religion and hate his tribe, last year you were grovelling at his feet because it once again suited your hustle. I am sure the maturity of both men is beyond your capacity to comprehend.

Aother Fulani vs Yoruba war loading....I am beginning to think that Buhari's 5percent slogan also include my Yoruba brothers.....pls I mean no disrespect but funny thing is that u guys r also feeling d heat......Northern Nigeria takes all

Why does it matter if GMB is still alive?

Why would this be an issues if Buhari is alive and for the fact that it is assumed that the 'President' appointed both of them?

Except there's something behind the curtain, that now makes Gambari's [Chief of Staff's Position] as powerful as that of the president.

If truly Buhari is still around, and was the one that appointed the two men as presumed, then Adesina or Gambari has nothing to fear. Adesina cannot be 'fired' by Gambari if the president is still around, and vice versa.

This write-up tends to portray a scenario where the president is 'no more around' and the executive power now rests on Prof Gambari, thereby confirming some conspiracy theories.

Time shall tell.

Whatever rocks his boat,if u interested in a full plot of nd a bungalow on it in bariga ,lagos check my signature nd reach out to me

Gambari is the top dog now so Femi may be jittery because COS is like the second president now.

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vedaxcool:
Sahara be like Kingibe will be next chief of staff, but ministers settled for Adamu Adamu now Adesina is trying to please Gambari and name that was never mentioned in their speculative rubbish. They surely know where many people house their mumu buttons.

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vedaxcool:
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Yet you once also criticize Atiku for competing with Jonathan for the PDP ticket, then attacked his religion and hate his tribe, last year you were grovelling at his feet because it once again suited your hustle. I am sure the maturity of both men is beyond your capacity to comprehend.

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Chief of staff office has never been this hot and reverred

Adesina is a disgrace to Journalism,just as Buhari and his saint Hood Minister's are

doggedfighter:
Chief of staff office has never been this hot and reverred

Someone said, it's the president that made the office looks larger than life with the cluelessness and ineptitude

vedaxcool:
Yet you once also criticize Atiku for competing with Jonathan for the PDP ticket, then attacked his religion and hate his tribe, last year you were grovelling at his feet because it once again suited your hustle. I am sure the maturity of both men is beyond your capacity to comprehend.

Please point where the bolded ever happened.I have condemned Atiku for his then mindless sojourning in different political parties but never condemn his contest against Jonathan.Anything contrary is not participatory democracy.

143WaZoBia:
Adesina too de fear.Gambari na chief of staff not chief of army staff.