Nigeria Mourns Former President Muhammadu Buhari, Dies at 82 in London
Nigeria is in mourning following the death of its former President, Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Sunday at the age of 82. president Bola Tinubu announced the news, remembering Buhari as a patriot, soldier, and statesman.
buhari’s political career was marked by a significant transition from military rule to democratic leadership. He first governed Nigeria with a firm hand as a military dictator in the 1980s. Decades later,he re-emerged as a “reborn Democrat,” securing the presidency through election and serving two terms from 2015 to 2023. Notably, Buhari holds the distinction of being the first opposition leader in Nigeria’s history to unseat a sitting president. Upon the completion of his second term in 2023, he voluntarily stepped down, a move that was widely acknowledged.
Despite his leadership, Buhari’s tenure was challenged by Nigeria’s persistent issues of corruption and insecurity, problems that proved difficult to overcome. During his presidency, Buhari’s health was a frequent subject of public concern, with periods of absence from public view leading to criticism regarding the lack of transparency about his condition.
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