\u2018He Meant Well For Nigeria\u2019, Akpabio Mourns Buhari
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President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, has expressed profound sadness over the passing of immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR describing him as \u201ca supporter of country\u2019s unity<\/strong>\u201c.<\/p>\n Buhari died on Sunday at a London Clinic at the age of 82.<\/p>\n The Senate President in a statement personally signed by him condoled with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the government and people of Katsina state and Gen. Buhari\u2019s immediate family over the demise of the former president.<\/p>\n Akpabio said: \u201cBuhari commanded an unprecedented cult followership in the political history of Nigeria due to his characteristic stance against corruption, unrelenting pursuit of genuine democratic ideals and his staunch support for the unity and stability of the nation.<\/p>\n \u201cHaving worked closely with former President Buhari as a minister under his administration, I can attest to the fact that he lived a Spartan life, thinking about the welfare of the people, especially the less privileged and was a leader worth emulating because he meant well for Nigeria and did his best to advance the cause of the people.<\/p>\n He described the departed former President \u201ca fine military officer that served Nigeria with zeal and patriotism and upon retirement transited to a democratic icon.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThrough hard work, patience, uncommon resilience and discipline, Gen. Buhari became the first opposition candidate to defeat a sitting president in the history of Nigeria. His leadership and legacy will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to our nation\u2019s development and stability. His life signified honesty, truth and justice; he was indeed, the real \u2018Mai Gaskiya\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n