President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has disclosed that former military Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar provides him with private counsel and avoids publicly criticizing sitting presidents, describing the retired leader as a discreet and trusted adviser. Tinubu made these remarks on Saturday during Abdulsalami's 84th birthday celebration and the public presentation of three books held in his honor. The President praised the former military ruler for choosing quiet influence over public confrontation, offering guidance through private memos and personal suggestions instead of media commentary or open criticism.