Transition: Buhari relocates to Defence House in Abuja

Buhari

In a move to accord the President-Elect, General Mohammadu Buhari some presidential respect even before being sworn-in, the federal government has made available the Defence House for his private and official engagements.

It was gathered that the House was built by the regime of the former Military president, Ibrahim Babangida.

The residence is also called “Safe House” and can only be accessed by Nigerians with presidential status.

So, far, he has received dignitaries including ambassadors of Morocco, Isreal, China and Equatorial Guinea who paid him a congratulatory visit at the place that now wears a new look.
Buhari who has been seen in his private house in Asokoro area of Abuja metropolis before his election on March 28 moved into the place on Monday upon his return from Daura, Katsina State for the April governorship and State Assembly elections.

He also received the chairman of ECOWAS and Ghanain president, John Mahama at the place on Tuesday.

Apparently, the House will provide temporary shelter for the president-elect until he finally moves into the Aso Rock presidential Villa after his swearing-in next month.