Buhari at 81: Tinubu, Borno Gov Zulum, Others Celebrate Former President
- President Tinubu, Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin, and Governor Yahaya Bello have celebrated former President Buhari on his 81st birthday
- In separate messages, the politicians lauded Buhari's iconic leadership and enduring legacy
- Whilst Tinubu described Buhari as an ally, Governor Zulum hailed the former leader for his love towards the people of Borno state
Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu saluted Nigeria's former President Muhammadu Buhari, whom he described as his friend and ally on his 81st birthday.
Buhari clocked 81 today, Sunday, December 17, about six months after the completion of his two terms as President of Nigeria.
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Tinubu in a statement shared by Bayo Onanuga via his X page, (formerly Twitter) and sighted by Legit.ng on Sunday, December 17, extolled the leadership credentials and feats of the former president.
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Tinubu recalled Buhari's meritorious service to the nation at various times as military Head of State and as civilian president, describing him as a man of integrity and fidelity to the national cause.
According to the tweet, Tinubu said:
"President Buhari …devoted his life to the service of the nation, even earning himself detention for his patriotism and service to our Fatherland. The emergence of leaders like my good friend, Buhari, happens only by divine orchestration. He is a man of absolute and undiluted integrity. His yea is yea, and his nay is nay."
Governor Zulum calls Buhari beloved father
In the same vein, Borno state Governor celebrated Buhari lauds Buhari on his bithday, describing him as a "beloved father".
Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum in a post shared on the Borno state government's X page said throughtout Buhari's eight years in office, he never shied away from displaying his strong affection, overwhelming compassion and undiluted empathy for Borno state and its people.
Zulum, however, prayed that "Allah grant our father many more blissful years and in the best of health, strength, faith and wisdom. Amin thumma amin".
Deputy senate president, Barau Jibrin, in a statement by his special adviser on media and publicity, Ismail Mudashir, also extolled the virtues of the former president on the occasion of his birthday, Leadership reported.
Similarly, Kogi Governor, Yahaya Bello, celebrated the ex-president.
Bello, in a statement by his chief press secretary, Onogwu Mohammed, commended the former president’s remarkable journey with admiration and respect.
Peter Obi hails Atiku on 77th birthday, shares photo
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Labour Party flagbearer, Peter Obi, took to his social media page to celebrate with Atiku Abubakar, as he clocked 77.
Obi in a series of tweets shared on his X page on Saturday, November 25, showered praises on the flagbearer of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku whom he described as his elder brother and leader.
Peter Obi, Atiku greets Jonathan as he turns 66
Also, Legit.ng reported earlier that former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan turned 66 and Nigerian politicians, party stalwarts and other important personalities showered praises on him.
In a post shared on his X page, Atiku Abubakar hailed Jonathan. He described him as a man with ideals that inspire and guide the practitioners of democracy in Nigeria and the African continent.
Also, Peter Obi joined other politicians in Nigeria to celebrate the former leader.
Obi in a post shared on his X page, Peter appreciated God for Jonathan's impactful life. He described him as a man who has sacrificed greatly for Nigeria's democracy.
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