By Mike Odiakose
A former Political Adviser to former President Goodluck Jonathan and chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Rufai Ahmed Alkali, on Monday said late President Muhammadu Buhari left a legacy of resilience, modesty, and principled leadership.
In a condolence message, Prof Rufai Ahmed Alkali declared that Buhari served Nigeria with unwavering commitment, courage, and a deep sense of patriotism across different areas of our national journey.
According to him, Buhari will be remembered as a man who gave his all, in the service of our dear country.
Prof Alkali added that late President Buhari “consistently demonstrated a fierce dedication to discipline, national integrity, and anti-corruption.”
Part of the condolence message read: “It is with deep sorrow and a profound sense of loss that I extend my heartfelt condolences to His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the Government and People of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Her Excellency, Mrs. Aishatu Muhammadu Buhari, and the entire family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, on the sad passing of one of Nigeria’s most iconic leaders and statesmen.
“President Muhammadu Buhari served Nigeria with unwavering commitment, courage, and a deep sense of patriotism across different eras of our national journey.
“From his military service to his two-term civilian Presidency, he consistently demonstrated a fierce dedication to discipline, national integrity, and anti-corruption.
“His legacy will remain etched in the annals of our nation’s history.
“This is indeed a moment of national mourning and sober reflection, as we remember a man who gave his all, in the service of our dear country.
“He leaves behind a legacy of resilience, modesty, and principled leadership that will continue to inspire generations of Nigerians.
“To Mrs. Aishatu Buhari and the entire family, I pray may Almighty Allah (SWT) grant you the fortitude to bear this irreparable loss. I pray, may Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus.
“Nigeria has lost a leader, a patriot, and a symbol of national conscience. I pray, may his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.”
