Former President Muhammadu Buhari says he lives off the income from renting out one of his two houses in Kaduna.
Buhari spoke in Katsina on Saturday at the All Progressives Congress (APC) caucus meeting ahead of the state’s forthcoming LG election.
The election is scheduled to take place on February 1.
The former president said he is “better and healthier now” than when he was in office.
Buhari, who was the Nigerian president bewteen 2015 and 2023, said he did not unduly enrich himself while in office, noting that he has three houses — one in Daura, Katsina, and two in Kaduna.
He said many citizens are unaware of the challenges associated with governance, noting that they blame the leaders without understanding that Nigeria is a complex country to govern.
“Nigeria is a difficult country to govern but most Nigerians are unaware,” the former president said.
“You will not understand the complexities of leadership and the country itself until you find yourself in the administrative position of the country.
“I look much better and healthier now than when I was the president of the country.
“Anybody that sees me now acknowledges that I look better than before.
“After my eight years as a civil president, I have only three houses: one in Daura and two in Kaduna. I have given one out for renting where I get money for feeding.”
