President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has pledged to uphold the legacy of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, assuring Nigerians that his government will remain anchored on honesty, patriotism, accountability, and integrity.
Tinubu made the declaration on Friday during a condolence visit to Buhari’s family home in Kaduna. He was received by the former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, their son Yusuf, and other members of the family.
Speaking with deep emotion, Tinubu described Buhari as a leader whose spirit of hard work and dedication will continue to guide the nation. “Although he is gone physically, his values remain alive with us. We will continue to walk the path of honesty, patriotism, and strong character that he instilled,” Tinubu said.
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Aisha Buhari, who appeared visibly moved, expressed gratitude to the President, the First Lady, and the Vice President’s wife for standing by the family in their time of grief. She prayed for peace, unity, and stability in Nigeria, while urging Tinubu to continue building on her husband’s values of tolerance, justice, and accountability.
The President also attended the wedding of Nasirudeen Abdulaziz Yari, son of Senator Abdulaziz Yari, held at the historic Sultan Bello Mosque in Kaduna earlier in the day.
The condolence visit has further underscored Tinubu’s commitment to preserving Buhari’s political legacy, reinforcing his image as a leader determined to build continuity while steering Nigeria toward unity and progress.
