Presidential spokesperson, Garba Shehu has said President Muhammadu Buhari was merely joking about his wife, Aisha Buhari belonging to his kitchen and rooms.
In a couple of tweets, Shehu said Buhari only displayed his sense of humour.
He said the President respects women, citing the Finance Minister, Kemi Adeosun as an example of a woman holding a key position in his government.
“My friends, can’t a leader get a sense humour any more? Mr President laughed before that statement was made,” he said.
”He was obviously throwing a banter.
“Politics sometimes should be spiced with humour. Those of us close to him know there is never a dull moment with him.
“Mr President respects the place of women in our society. He believes in the abilities of women.
“One of Nigeria’s most sensitive office today is headed by a woman, Mrs Adeosun. This is an evidence of the confidence he reposes on women.”
Buhari made the statement on Friday while responding to a statement made by Aisha Buahri in an interview with BBC Hausa.
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