The sacked Chief Security Officer (CSO) of President Muhammadu Buhari will
have cause to smile again after his recall to the presidential villa although in a
different capacity.
Abdurahman Mani, who was relieved of his position last week for allegedly
involving in some shady deals, would now be Buhari’s chief detail.
Sources close to the seat of power told the Nigerian Tribune that the former CSO
was already on his way to his new posting in Ebonyi state when he was recalled
back to the villa.
It was gathered that some of the close associates of Buhari pleaded on behalf of
Mani which made the president change his mind about his sack.
Buhari was reportedly reminded of Mani’s loyalty and dedication throughout the
course of the presidential campaign. The president was also reminded that the
former CSO had served him for four years before he was elected as Nigeria’s
number one citizen.
Some of the associates also moved to remove the president’s aide-de-camp,
Lieutenant-Colonel M.L. Abubakar, whose disagreement with Mani caused the
latter been relived of his duties.
Mani’s troubles started when on June 26, he issued a memo to counter a June 24
memo by Abubakar which
announced the removal of DSS operatives from at least 10 critical duty posts in
the Villa, as well
as close body protection of the president.
The memo, expressly instructed the operatives to ignore the earlier memo by the
ADC.
Buhari had also fired Widi Liman, his administrative officer, who allegedly acted
with Mani in turning securing appointments with the president into a “business
venture”.