Buhari Deserves No Accolades At 82 – Sowore

 

Former presidential candidate and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore, has stated that former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari does not deserve accolades, joy, or celebration on his 82nd birthday, citing his controversial eight-year tenure.

Amidst widespread congratulatory messages online and offline for the former leader, Sowore, the convener of the #RevolutionNow movement, criticized Buhari’s presidency, describing it as disastrous and detrimental to the nation.

Reacting to a birthday post on X (formerly Twitter) by Bashir Ahmad, Buhari’s former aide, Sowore said, “A man that destroyed his country does not deserve any honor, accolades, or happiness. Baba Munafikin Banza, Baba Barawo Banza (Vain Hypocrite Father, Vain Thief Father)!”

In a further Facebook post, Sowore reiterated his stance, blaming Buhari for the country’s economic collapse, widespread poverty, and incidents of violence during his administration.

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He said, “Considering the economic destruction, looting, and massacres that occurred during his disastrous eight-year tenure, Muhammadu Buhari deserves NO happiness on his birthday!”

Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s President from May 2015 to May 2023, faced severe criticism for his handling of the economy and human rights.

His administration was marred by multiple recessions, rising hunger, poverty, and brutal suppression of protests, notably the #EndSARS movement in 2020.