Chairman of BUA Group Abdulsamad Rabiu has declined nomination to be a member of the finance committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC).
In a statement posted on X on Friday, the company said its chairman was not consulted before the nomination and he had already decided to stay apolitical.
Part of the statement said, “It is important to note that our Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, and BUA Group have consistently adopted an apolitical stance over the years.
“This approach is integral to the nature of our business and aligns with Mr. Rabiu’s focus on fostering economic growth through BUA Group’s initiatives and philanthropic efforts through ASR Africa.
“With respect to this, we wish to inform the publishers, our partners, stakeholders, and the general public that Mr. Rabiu has decided to graciously decline the nomination or appointment.
December 1, 2023.
Our clarification on appointment to APC standing committee on finance.
We acknowledge the recent publication in several Nigerian national dailies dated December 1, 2023, regarding the purported appointment of our Chairman, Abdul Samad Rabiu, to a standing… pic.twitter.com/yhyWmJpydX
— BUA Group (@BUAgroup) December 1, 2023
“This decision is made in light of the fact that he was not previously consulted regarding his inclusion in the list and his inability to commit time due to his demanding schedule.”
The BUA chairman was earlier nominated by the party to serve as a member of the 34-member committee constituted on Thursday.
The National Working Committee (NWC) of the party also constituted other committees after its meeting at the national secretariat in Abuja.
Judith Iyoh writes fashion, lifestyle and real estate investment.
