The Digest:
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has offered a heartfelt tribute to his late colleague, President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a patriot who "tried his best to give the country the needed progress and development." Obasanjo's statement, delivered with a "heavy heart," underscores a moment of national remembrance for a leader whose journey significantly shaped Nigeria.
Key Points:
- In a statement released through his Special Assistant on Media, Obasanjo expressed profound sadness at the news of Buhari's passing, referring to him as a "colleague, a comrade, a cool patriot and a soldier."
- Obasanjo acknowledged Buhari's diverse contributions, highlighting his roles as "a soldier, as an administrator and a statesman."
- He emphasized the current need for the "totality of the experience and what I may call statesmanship of all those who had opportunities to run the affairs of this country to get us out of the situation we are in."
- Obasanjo concluded by stating that Buhari "will be sorely missed," offering prayers for his soul to rest in perfect peace.
- The article also notes that other prominent Nigerians have similarly paid tribute to the late former President Buhari, who died on Sunday at 82 in a London clinic.
