By Nwafor Sunday

President Muhammadu Buhari has quashed some faulty postulations coming from oppositions and critics that he (Buhari) appointed as ministers people he knew either as friends or age bond relations, noting that he did not know his ministers from Adam rather from their individual records.

President Muhammadu Buhari and Eboyin State governor during the President’s visit to Eboyin

In an article titled “HOW I APPOINT MY AIDES –PRESIDENT BUHARI”, written by Mr. Femi Adesina, the Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, President Buhari said, ‘‘Some of the people holding high positions in the government, like my ministers, will tell you that I didn’t know them from Adam.

‘‘I just came across their names from the records and I worked with the records. I thank God that I have a very good team,’’ he said.

Speaking in Abakiliki, Ebonyi state, Buhari explained that many appointees in his administration were selected purely on merit and their proven track records.

He equally emphasized that he always considered what was best for the country in his decisions.

The President commended Governor David Umahi for his development strides in the State, saying ‘‘the absolute commitment of the Governor to his position is very remarkable and I am very impressed.’’

President Buhari, while expressing gratitude to God and the people of Ebonyi for recognising his modest contribution to the country, described Nigeria as a great country with incredible resources and highly talented people.

‘‘We should continue to pray to God that the elites that will be in-charge of the country in the future fear God,’’ he said.