President Tinubu Pays Tribute to Late Buhari
President Bola Tinubu has honoured the memory of former President Muhammadu Buhari on the first anniversary of his passing. In a heartfelt statement, Tinubu described Buhari’s journey from military ruler to civilian democrat as a rare and remarkable chapter in Nigeria’s political history.
He urged public officials to follow Buhari’s example of honesty, simplicity, and self‑discipline, noting that the late president’s legacy goes far beyond the offices he held.
A Life of Consistency and Integrity
Tinubu emphasized that Buhari’s life was marked by a steady alignment between his words, principles, and personal conduct. Even after leaving office, the trust and affection of ordinary Nigerians remained intact — a testament, Tinubu said, to a lifetime of consistency and integrity.
Reflecting on their years as political allies, Tinubu recalled Buhari’s transformation from a military leader to a democrat and defender of constitutional order, describing him as a fellow traveller on the road of national development and progressive politics.
Carrying Forward Buhari’s Legacy
The President called on Buhari’s friends, associates, and political followers to preserve his legacy by embodying the values he championed: honesty, simplicity, and self‑discipline.
“Our duty is to carry forward the inheritance he left us,” Tinubu said. “We must strive, in our own conduct, to approach the standard he kept. That is the only tribute worthy of him, and it is the one he would have asked for.”
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