Buhari Left An Admirable Legacy – Tinubu
President Bola Tinubu on Monday lauded the late President Muhammadu Buhari as a model of discipline, integrity and public service.
Tinubu gave the commendation during the launch of Buhari’s official biography in Abuja.
Tinubu extended condolences and support to Buhari’s family, saying, “I extend the nation’s warmest embrace to Her Excellency, Aisha Buhari, her children, and grandchildren.
“May you find comfort in knowing that the prayers of Nigeria are with you, and that the Buhari name will continue to inspire noble service for generations.”
Reflecting on Buhari’s legacy, Tinubu emphasised the late president’s principles, saying, “The measure of a leader is not simply the offices he held or the motorcades that accompanied him. It is what persists when the sirens fall silent.
“President Muhammadu Buhari left behind a reputation for integrity, a spartan lifestyle, and the belief that public office is a trust and not a windfall.”
Tinubu, who shared a political journey with Buhari, recounted their coalition-building efforts, noting, “Together, we built a broad coalition, campaigned across the country, and proved that Nigeria could chart a new course.
“Our movement united diverse interests and achieved a historic victory in 2015 by unseating an incumbent president, thus reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape.”
Highlighting the growth of their political alliance, he stated the growth of the now ruling party, All Progressive Congress, “The coalition we built in 2014 is now the fastest-growing political party in Africa today. Its growth continues.”
The president outlined key pillars of Buhari’s legacy, including humility, security, vision, and social justice.
“President Buhari preferred simplicity over ornamentation.
“He believed that a leader must first discipline himself before he can discipline a system,” Tinubu said.
On security, he added, “He invested in platforms and personnel, improved capacities across our armed services, and pushed for reforms that endured beyond the headlines.”
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
