ABUJA, NIGERIA — Distinguished Nigerian statesmen have paid glowing tributes to former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday, July 13, 2025, in a London hospital at the age of 82.
Among those who expressed their grief and reflected on Buhari’s leadership are NDLEA Chairman Brig. Gen. Mohammed Buba Marwa (Rtd.), former Minister of Transportation Rt. Hon. Rotimi Amaechi, former Senate President Senator Adolphus Wabara, and former Abia State Governor Senator Theodore Orji.
Marwa: “A Man of Discipline and Stability”
Brig. Gen. Buba Marwa described Buhari as a pillar of discipline and calm leadership who provided stability during critical moments in Nigeria’s history.
“His integrity, simplicity, and personal discipline set him apart,” Marwa said. “President Buhari championed infrastructural growth, agricultural reform, and inspired a sense of national pride.”
Marwa praised Buhari’s unwavering commitment to national service and prayed for Allah’s mercy upon his soul.
Amaechi: “He Never Accumulated Wealth”
Former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, expressed shock at the news, calling Buhari “a man of uncompromising integrity” and a true democrat.
“Buhari was a rare leader who never used power for personal enrichment. His disdain for corruption was absolute,” Amaechi stated.
Amaechi, who was Director-General of Buhari’s presidential campaigns and served as minister under his administration, praised the late president’s modest lifestyle and deep patriotism.
Wabara: “A Monumental Loss for Nigeria”
From Umuahia, former Senate President and PDP BOT Chairman, Senator Adolphus Wabara, described Buhari’s death as a monumental loss to the nation.
“President Buhari served with everything he had — both as military and civilian leader,” Wabara said, noting Buhari’s unwavering belief in a united Nigeria.
Orji: “A Loss Beyond Nigeria’s Borders”
Also reacting, Senator Theodore Orji, former governor of Abia State, said Buhari’s legacy of discipline, unity, and strong leadership would be remembered across the African continent.
“Buhari was not just a Nigerian statesman but a continental figure of moral clarity and national loyalty,” he said in a statement.
Final Reflection: A Statesman Remembered
As tributes pour in from across Nigeria and beyond, the legacy of Muhammadu Buhari continues to stir national reflection. From his military era to his civilian presidency, Buhari was known for austere leadership, anti-corruption values, and a deep commitment to the nation’s unity.
His passing marks the end of an era for many Nigerians who saw him as a symbol of discipline in public life.
