“Greatness”: Tinubu Bends for Buhari as Former President Bids Farewell to Successor, Video Trends

• President Bola Tinubu was the special guest of honour at the public presentation of a book written by Femi Adesina, former aide to ex-president Muhammadu Buhari
• Legit.ng reports that the book's presentation was witnessed by crème de la crème of the Nigerian society
• It was the first time Buhari would make an official trip to Abuja since he left office in May 2023, and the first time he would meet his successor, Tinubu

Legit.ng journalist Ridwan Adeola Yusuf has over 6-year-experience covering politics and elections in Nigeria

FCT, Abuja - President Bola Tinubu and his predecessor, Muhammadu Buhari met in Abuja for the first time since May 29, 2023.

Both men were among the dignitaries that attended the unveiling of a book titled ‘Working with Buhari: Reflections of a Special Adviser Media and Publicity, 2015-2023’ on Tuesday, January 16.

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Tinubu shows respect to Buhari

A former aide to Buhari, Bashir Ahmad, shared a 20-second clip on his verified X (formerly Twitter) handle of Buhari bidding Tinubu goodbye.

In the video, President Tinubu could be seen bending for Buhari while shaking his hands.

Ahmad wrote:

"After the official book launch of "Working With Buhari" and "Muhammadu Buhari; Nigerian Legacy: 2015 - 2023," former President Buhari bid farewell to President Bola Tinubu."

See some reactions on X to the moment below:

@Northernman00 wrote:

"Greatness recognizing greatness."

@philip_chibuike said:

"Association of failures."

Aliyu Gumel commented:

"Respect! Still bending to greet him."

Tinubu, Gowon others attend Abuja book launch

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Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the book launch in honour of Buhari attracted the high and mighty in Nigeria’s political circle.

Apart from Tinubu, others include former head of state, General Yakubu Gowon, and ex-vice president, Prof Yemi Osinbajo.

Buhari's Abuja visit

Legit.ng also reported on Buhari's imminent visit to Abuja, the Nigerian capital city.

His visit aims to witness the presentation of Adesina's book(s) dedicated to him.

Tinubu, Buhari meeting impending

Meanwhile, Buhari is expected to visit Abuja on Tuesday, January 16, the first of its kind since he handed over power in 2023 to his successor, Tinubu.

After serving Nigeria for eight years, Buhari left Abuja for Daura, his hometown in Katsina state.

Source: Legit.ng