Reuben Abati reacts as President Buhari says his achievements are not being promoted enough

A few hours ago, renowned journalist and broadcaster, Dr. Reuben Abati came out to react to the recent comments made by President Muhammadu Buhari concerning some of the members of his cabinet.

For those who are not aware, Buhari was in the Southeastern state of Imo on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, to commission some projects executed by the Hope Uzodinma administration. Speaking during the commissioning, the President expressed displeasure at the fact that the many accomplishments of his government were not widely known to many ordinary Nigerians. Going further, Buhari blamed some of his appointees for not promoting his good works properly in the past 7 years.

However, in his reaction, while speaking on ARISE TV’s ‘The Morning Show’ some hours ago, Dr. Abati disagreed with Buhari’s comments, arguing that the President did not carry out a fair assessment of the performances of his aides who have been saddled with the responsibility of showcasing his government to the rest of the country.

Going further, Dr. Abati, who was the presidential spokesman for the Goodluck Jonathan administration, opined that media aides such as Alhaji Lai Mohammed, Garba Shehu, and Mr. Femi Adesina have been doing their possible best to promote Buhari’s government despite the negative criticism it has received from opposition camps over the years.

“President Muhammadu Buhari was in Imo State yesterday, and for me, the biggest thing that came from his visit was his complaint that those who are supposed to be marketing him are not doing enough. He says his government has been doing extremely well since he assumed office in 2015, and he gave a catalog of his achievements. But he says those who should be marketing him are not doing well.

Well, I am tempted to say that it is an unfair assessment. Lai Mohammed has promoted this administration even to his detriment because many have labeled him a liar. Garba Shehu and Femi Adesina, I think they have been doing a good job. Okay, maybe the president didn’t mention any names but I think to the best of their abilities, those who have been promoting him keep struggling against the odds. And I don’t like it when people blame journalists for not doing enough,” he said.