BUA Group in a statement posted on X on Friday said Rabiu was not consulted by the APC before his name was included.
By Jeffrey Agbo
Chairman of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Rabiu, has declined an appointment as a member of the All Progressives Congress’ finance committee.
The APC also nominated the likes of Zach Adedeji, chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS); Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy; and Senate President Godswill Akpabio as members of the committee.
However, shortly after the list was released, the BUA Group in a statement posted on X on Friday said Rabiu was not consulted by the APC before his name was included.
The company maintained that the businessman had “consistently adopted an apolitical stance over the years”.
The statement said, “We extend our sincere appreciation to the APC for considering our Chairman for such a distinguished role.
“This acknowledgment reflects the recognition of his commitment, and that of BUA Group, to economic prosperity and the development of our dear nation, Nigeria.
“However, it is important to note that our Chairman, Rabiu and BUA Group have consistently adopted an apolitical stance over the years.
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“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/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.
“Our Chairman, Rabiu, is a firm believer in leveraging business acumen and philanthropic activities to drive development and positive societal change, independent of political participation.
“His primary contributions to Nigeria’s advancement will continue to be through strategic investments in the economy and philanthropy, rather than through political affiliations or roles.”