President Bola Tinubu has recounted how a coalition with the late former President Muhammadu Buhari led to the removal of former President Goodluck Jonathan.
gkingmusik reports that Buhari, Tinubu, and the All Progressives Congress (APC) worked against Jonathan’s 2015 reelection.
Speaking during the launch of Buhari’s official biography, “From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari” at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, Tinubu recalled his political sojourn with the late former President, saying his predecessor left behind a reputation of integrity.
The president also noted the growth of their political alliance and the APC, stressing that the 2014 coalition is now the fastest-growing political party in Africa today.
He said, “President Muhammadu Buhari left behind a reputation for integrity, a spartan lifestyle, and the belief that public office is a trust and not a windfall.
“Together, we built a broad coalition, campaigned across the country, and proved that Nigeria could chart a new course.
“Our movement united diverse interests and achieved a historic victory in 2015 by unseating an incumbent president, thus reshaping Nigeria’s political landscape.
“The coalition we built in 2014 is now the fastest-growing political party in Africa today. Its growth continues.”
Tinubu outlined the key pillars of Buhari’s legacy as humility, security, vision, and social justice.
He added, “President Buhari preferred simplicity over ornamentation. He believed that a leader must first discipline himself before he can discipline a system. He invested in platforms and personnel, improved capacities across our armed services, and pushed for reforms that endured beyond the headlines.”
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