Buhari’s legacy will not be forgotten – Tinubu

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has paid glowing tributes to Muhammadu Buhari, his predecessor in glowing terms describing him as a patriot, a soldier, a statesman whose legacy and sacrifice would not be forgotten.
The former president died on Sunday afternoon in London in a private hospital.
While commiserating with the family of the deceased and the government of Katsina State, the president said he had directed that all national flags should fly at half-staff across the country for seven days from today.
He added that he had also summoned an emergency Federal Executive Council session on Tuesday, dedicated to his honour.
The statement reads in full:
“It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of His Excellency, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd), GCFR, my predecessor, who departed this life today, Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a hospital in the United Kingdom.
“President Buhari was to the very core, a patriot, a soldier, a statesman. His legacy of service and sacrifice endures. He served Nigeria with unwavering dedication, first as a military leader from January 1984 to August 1985, and later as a democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023. Duty, honour, and a deep commitment to the unity and progress of our nation defined his life.
“He stood firm through the most turbulent times, leading with quiet strength, profound integrity, and an unshakable belief in Nigeria’s potential. He championed discipline in public service, confronted corruption head-on, and placed the country above personal interest at every turn