Daura had shed light on his relationship with Kyari and Funtua before their death in a British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), Hausa Service, monitored in Kaduna at the weekend. Daura, Kyari and Funtua were believed to be the strong forces behind Buhari’s government, by reason of their closeness to the Presidency. Reacting to their death and subsequent absence in government, Daura said: “It was very disturbing, truly. Close associates, due to long-term relationship…”Narrating how he met Kyari and Funtua, Daura said: “When I was editor, I was informed one day, that one Abba Kyari Chima came to see me. In fact, Malam Abba Kyari was not looking for money or position.

Source: The Guardian August 02, 2020 03:45 UTC