…Says his place in history guaranteed
The presidential candidate of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Bola Tinubu, says President Muhammadu Buhari would continue to stand out among leaders for the courage he brought to democracy in Nigeria, saying the President has done well in office.
Tinubu said President Buhari would be remembered like Charles de Gaulle of France, Winston Churchill of Britain, and Franklin Roosevelt of America when he leaves office, having carefully influenced Nigerias history with a unique leadership style that is selfless, sacrificial, and responsive to the needs of the people.
The APC presidential flag-bearer said Buhari demonstrated and supported transparency and honesty in electoral processes, saying his place in history has been assured for integrity, transparency, and transformative leadership.
According to a statement issued on Saturday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu, Tinubu said this in a documentary, titled: Essential Muhammadu Buhari, released for the celebration of President Buharis 80th birthday.
The President was honoured by family members and some close associates following his absence from the country on the day of his birthday, Saturday, in Washington DC, United States where he attended the US-African Summit.
Tinubu said, You are a man of integrity, great commitment, and exceptional humility. The nation may not at this stage appreciate who you are, as we know, but there is one thing, you belong to the ranks of generals who came at challenging periods to serve like Winston Churchill of Britain, Charles De Gaulle of France, and Franklin Roosevelt of America.
The documentary, produced and directed by US-based filmmaker, Ose Oyemadan, showcased the Presidents early life, school days, military career, rise as Head of State in 1984, coup and imprisonment, release, PTF days, and return to democracy, where he contested elections in 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, when he won and his re-election in 2019.
The narrative was driven by the President and supported with deep and authoritative insights by his nephew, Mamman Daura, classmate, Sen Abba Ali, close family members, friends, aides, and political associates including Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, FCT Minister of State, Ramatu Aliyu, Spokesman, Femi Adesina, former running mate in CPC, Pastor Tunde Bakare, Minister of Works and Housing, Babatunde Fashola, Special Envoy to Chad, Amb, Babagana Kingibe, State Chief of Protocol, Lawal Kazaure, SGF, Boss Mustapha, Chief of Staff to the President, Prof Ibrahim Gambari and publisher/biographer, John Paden.
Speakers in the documentary underscored the Presidents integrity, loyalty, and commitment to national development, and his distaste for tribalism, laziness, insincerity, and corruption.
