President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a man of “rare discipline and quiet strength,” whose unwavering love for Nigeria shaped his leadership.
In a tribute shared on his official X handle on Wednesday, Tinubu said Buhari’s death was not only a national tragedy but also a deeply personal loss.
“Mai Gaskiya was not just a former president. He was a man of rare discipline and quiet strength, whose love for Nigeria shaped every decision he made, even in the face of criticism,” Tinubu wrote.
He emphasised that Buhari’s tenure was marked by integrity and a profound sense of patriotism, adding that their relationship transcended politics.
“I mourn him deeply, not just as my predecessor, but as a comrade in the long and often lonely journey of nation-building,” the President said.
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Extending condolences to Buhari’s widow and family, Tinubu added: “To his beloved wife, Hajiya Aisha Buhari, and the entire family, I offer my heartfelt condolences. May you find comfort in the honour and legacy he leaves behind.”
Describing the loss as personal, Tinubu further stated, “Nigeria has lost a true son. I have lost a friend in former President Buhari. May Almighty Allah grant him Aljannah Firdaus. Rest well, ‘Baba Buhari.’”
Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s military head of state from December 31, 1983, to August 27, 1985, and later as a democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023, was laid to rest on Tuesday at his private residence in Daura, Katsina State.