According to the President (BOOK)

According to the President, a compelling and insightful memoir by Garba Shehu, OON—one of Nigeria’s most experienced presidential spokesmen. 📕

[Johannes Tobi Wojuola @Johannxs]

President Buhari was very much like Ronald Reagan. He saw himself as a Board Chairman who never interfered with the job his Executives were doing. -- Mal. Garba Shehu says. He goes further to speak on how Hadiza Bala Usman was recommended for suspension by the Minister, and despite his sentiment for her, still agreed to the Minister's recommendation.

[Johannes Tobi Wojuola @Johannxs]

An evening with Mal. Garba Shehu (@GarShehu⁩), former Presidential Spokesman and author of “According to the President.”

Date: Tomorrow, Thursday 29th January, 2026

Time: 5pm

Venue: RovenHeights Bookstore, City Centre Mall, Gimbiya Street, Abuja.

[Bashir Ahmad, OON @BashirAhmaad]

Headlines & Soundbites: Media Moments that Defined an Administration is a compelling, insider chronicle of governance, communication and nation-building during the Buhari era, authored by Nigeria’s longest-serving Minister of Information and Culture. Spanning the author’s near eight-year tenure (2015–2023), the book documents the author’s stewardship of a vast and complex ministry, covering information management, cultural development, tourism promotion and national orientation, while offering a unique window into how major national policies were shaped, defended and communicated in real time.

Firmly anchored in the belief that Africans must tell their own stories to preserve accuracy and historical integrity, the book captures defining episodes often misunderstood or distorted in public discourse. It provides contextual clarity on major media flashpoints, including the seven-month suspension of Twitter/X in Nigeria, the Ministry’s confrontation with CNN over its #EndSARS reporting and Nigeria’s communication strategy during the high-stakes $9.6 billion P&ID arbitration saga. Through these and other events, the work illuminates the delicate balance between transparency, crisis management, public enlightenment and political communication in a digital age dominated by speed, scrutiny and misinformation.

Beyond its institutional narrative, the book is deeply personal. It features a full tribute chapter to former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who passed away in July 2025 while the author had just started writing the manuscript. Drawing from private conversations, professional encounters and shared moments stretching back to 2012, the author paints an intimate portrait of Buhari, not just as head of state, but as a mentor, confidant, pillar of support and father figure. The chapter recounts the trust, affection and professional latitude the President consistently extended to him, from sensitive communication battles to personal gestures of confidence, protection and friendship. The tribute stands as both a historical record and a heartfelt farewell to a leader the author describes as incorruptible, compassionate, deeply patriotic and profoundly human.

Get your copy at Chapter One
PRICE: 25,000 NGN

[Bashir Ahmad, OON @BashirAhmaad]

Garba Shehu’s According to the President offers a candid memoir of 20+ years in Nigerian politics and media. From humble roots to NTA, Atiku and Buhari’s spokesman, he reflects on journalism, power, trials and Nigeria’s democratic journey.

[According to the President (BOOK) @AccordingTTP]

Congratulations to Alhaji Lai Mohammed on the launch of yet another book on the administration of late President Muhammadu Buhari.

[Bashir Ahmad, OON @BashirAhmaad]

In three days, Alhaji Lai Mohammed will officially unveil his book titled ‘Headlines and Soundbites: Media Moments That Defined an Administration’ at the Shehu Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja.

[According to the President (BOOK) @AccordingTTP]

We mourn the loss of our beloved boss, former President Muhammadu Buhari.

A leader of principle, discipline and dedication. His legacy of integrity, sacrifice and service to our dear country will forever remain etched in our hearts. May Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings, accept his deeds, and grant him the highest place in Jannah Al-Firdaus.

[Bashir Ahmad, OON @BashirAhmaad]

At the launch of Mallam @GarShehu’s book “@AccordingTTP: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesman’s Experience,” a boy named Muhammadu Buhari Jr captivated the audience with his talent and performance honoring the former President Buhari. Moved by his talent, Alhaji Lawal Garba, CEO of Trobell Nigeria, awarded the boy a full scholarship covering the rest of his primary and secondary education, with a promise of university sponsorship.

[According to the President (BOOK) @AccordingTTP]

#AccordingToThePresident 📚📚

[Bashir Ahmad, OON @BashirAhmaad]

At the launch of Mallam @GarShehu’s book “@AccordingTTP: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesman’s Experience,” a boy named Muhammadu Buhari Jr captivated the audience with his talent and performance honoring the former President Buhari. Moved by his talent, Alhaji Lawal Garba, CEO of Trobell Nigeria, awarded the boy a full scholarship covering the rest of his primary and secondary education, with a promise of university sponsorship.

[According to the President (BOOK) @AccordingTTP]

Congrats to Muhammadu Buhari Jr.

[Garba Shehu @GarShehu]

Boy Who Stole the Show at Book Launch Gets University Scholarship

It was a moment that touched the soul and inspired many. At the public presentation of my book, “According to the President: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesman’s Experience,” a young lad, aptly named Muhammadu Buhari, captured the hearts of all in attendance.

Through his striking resemblance in mannerisms and diction to the former President whose name he bears, and with a poetic recital that echoed both depth and promise, he became the cynosure of all eyes.

In what can only be described as a heartwarming aftermath to that moving moment, Alhaji Lawal Garba, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Trobell Nigeria, has graciously offered a full scholarship to this gifted child.

Under the generous package offered by Alhaji Lawal Garba:

The scholarship will cover the remainder of Muhammadu Buhari’s primary education.

Trobell Nigeria will pre-pay in full the cost of six years of secondary education, to any school of the family’s choice. His parents have been advised to calculate and present the total fees required.

And, God willing, a university sponsorship package will follow upon the successful completion of his West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WAEC).

This is more than a scholarship. It is a seed of hope, a recognition of talent, and an investment in the future of a child whose brilliance lit up a room of statesmen, diplomats, journalists, and citizens alike. We deeply commend Alhaji Lawal Garba for his noble gesture, one that reaffirms our shared belief that when you inspire, you must also support.

As we reflect on the narratives shared in my book, it is profoundly rewarding to witness new chapters being written — like that of young Muhammadu Buhari — tales of promise, perseverance, and the limitless horizons that await.

We invite more Nigerians of goodwill to emulate this noble act and invest in the dreams of our children.

[Tolu Ogunlesi @toluogunlesi]

Mallam @GarShehu live on @channelstv, talking about @AccordingTTP: https://t.co/1WIcKWCHm5

[Embassy of Poland in Nigeria @PLinNigeria]

Congratulations to @GarShehu for his new book “According to the President". The Embassy of Poland 🇵🇱in Abuja attended the book premiere which became an outstanding tribute to leadership and legacy of the former President Muhammadu Buhari🇳🇬.
@MBuhari
@FMINONigeria

[According to the President (BOOK) @AccordingTTP]

@MLBaloni You can grab your copy at any of the @Rovingheights branches.

[According to the President (BOOK) @AccordingTTP]

In writing “According to the President”, Garba Shehu has done more than just pen a memoir. He has offered Nigeria a study in emotional intelligence, restraint, and enduring loyalty. The book is a window into his professional life, but the event itself was a mirror reflecting the kind of man he is: respected by friends, admired by foes, and trusted by all.

In these times—where politics has become a game of betrayal and bitterness—Garba Shehu reminds us that it is still possible to serve without selling one’s soul, to speak for power without silencing conscience, and to rise in relevance without falling in honour.

History often remembers presidents and powerbrokers. But every now and then, it pauses for the men behind the microphones, the quiet custodians of narrative, the guardians of presidential silence—and loyalty.

Garba Shehu is one of them. And if Nigeria is ever to regain a moral compass in its public service, it must look to men like him not just for what they did, but for how they did it.

Loyally musing

Abdullahi O Haruna @Haruspicee

[According to the President (BOOK) @AccordingTTP]

Garba Shehu and the Quiet Power of Loyalty

In a political culture where loyalty is often traded for convenience and allegiance bends with the wind of power, Mallam Garba Shehu stands as a quiet contradiction—a man who has mastered the art of service without servitude, and loyalty without sycophancy.

Yesterday, long after he left the presidential stage, Garba Shehu once again drew national attention—not with press releases or soundbites, but with the gravity of his person. The occasion was the launch of his new book, “According to the President: Lessons from a Presidential Spokesman's Experience”. But more remarkable than the pages he unveiled was the gathering of Nigeria’s most respected names who came to honour him.

There they were: former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President Babagana Kingibe, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Emir Aminu Ado Bayero, media czar Nduka Obaigbena, business magnate Allen Onyema, and many more—political titans, business giants, royal figures, and media moguls all seated under one roof. It was less a book launch and more a tribute to a man who, over the years, has shown that one can navigate Nigeria’s stormy political waters and still emerge with clean hands and enduring friendships.

This convergence was not engineered by proximity to power or manipulation of influence. It was organic, sincere, and symbolic. It was, in fact, a reward for years of discretion, humility, competence—and most of all, loyalty. In a country where shifting loyalties are almost a rite of passage, Garba Shehu offers a refreshing departure from the norm.

He once served as spokesperson to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, a man whose political trajectory later stood in opposition to Muhammadu Buhari—the very man Garba Shehu would later speak for as Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity. Incredibly, not once did Garba Shehu exploit his new perch to denigrate his former boss. He took no verbal swipes. There were no betrayals. No subtle digs. In a political theatre infamous for public mudslinging and character assassination, this restraint speaks volumes. It is not just political maturity—it is personal integrity.

That ability to maintain bridges, even when paths diverge, is what defines Garba Shehu’s character. While many operate in silos, burning connections in the name of loyalty to the present, Shehu has built a legacy on remembering yesterday, honouring today, and preparing for tomorrow. It is a stoicism that many mistake for silence, but which in reality is rooted in strategic wisdom.

Perhaps what makes Shehu’s legacy even more compelling is his behind-the-scenes diplomacy. Many predicted internal clashes when he and Femi Adesina were tasked with managing Buhari’s public communications. Two men. One president. A thousand narratives. Yet, no public feud, no leaks, no turf wars. What we saw instead was synergy—mutual respect and a shared sense of duty. Today, their relationship endures beyond office, a testament to how public service, when done with honour, can leave no residue of bitterness.

It is also said that Garba Shehu is an exceptional team player. Those who have worked with him tell stories of a man who respects boundaries, empowers colleagues, and understands the weight of responsibility that comes with proximity to power. He does not weaponize access. He does not court controversy. He listens more than he speaks, but when he speaks, he does so with precision and purpose.

[RH Books @Rovingheights]

According to the President by Garba Shehu offers a rare insider look at Nigeria’s politics, media, and governance. From humble roots to Aso Rock, Shehu shares 20+ years of experience as spokesman to Atiku & Buhari. A must-read for PR & journalism minds.

Paperback: NGN 10,000
Hardback: NGN 15,000
Autographed copies: NGN 20,000

[According to the President (BOOK) @AccordingTTP]

A huge THANK YOU from @GarShehu. 📚

[According to the President (BOOK) @AccordingTTP]

You can now rewatch the formal launch of “According to the President” from start to finish—every moment was captured. The event took place yesterday at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre in Abuja. https://t.co/04sgbPzX58

[According to the President (BOOK) @AccordingTTP]

Now available at @Rovingheights. Get your copy.

[RH Books @Rovingheights]

According to the President by Garba Shehu offers a rare insider look at Nigeria’s politics, media, and governance. From humble roots to Aso Rock, Shehu shares 20+ years of experience as spokesman to Atiku & Buhari. A must-read for PR & journalism minds.

Paperback: NGN 10,000
Hardback: NGN 15,000
Autographed copies: NGN 20,000

[According to the President (BOOK) @AccordingTTP]

#AccordingToThePresident 📚

[TheCable @thecableng]

PHOTOS: Atiku, Gowon, el-Rufai, Onanuga attend launch of Garba Shehu’s book in Abuja | TheCable https://t.co/Gbc2G7CM7k

[According to the President (BOOK) @AccordingTTP]

The formal launch of @AccordingTTP. 📚