The chairman of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, has declined the nomination to join the finance committee established by the All Progressives Congress (APC).
According to a statement released by his company on Friday, December 1, 2023, Mr Rabiu wants to maintain a non-political stance.
Though he is a close associate of President Bola Tinubu, he chose not to accept the offer to serve on the 34-member finance committee, which was formed on Thursday and includes other business figures and prominent party members.
BUA Group's statement on X (formerly Twitter) says the ruling party included Mr Rabiu's name in the list without prior consultation with him.
The statement further mentioned that Rabiu is committed to promoting economic growth through BUA Group's initiatives and contributing to philanthropy through ASR Africa.
The statement reads in part:
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/appointment. 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.