President Bola Tinubu on Monday pledged to carry forward the governing ethos he ascribed to the late former President Muhammadu Buhari; discipline, integrity, security-first governance and social justice.
He said his truest tribute to the late Nigerian leader is to continue his legacy with results to show.
Speaking at the State House, Abuja, during the launch of From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari by Dr. Charles Omole, the President framed Buhari’s impact as a standard his administration will deliberately uphold.
“These are the pillars of his legacy. But a legacy is given greater meaning when those who follow choose to continue what has been started. That is my duty today,” he said.
Tinubu added: “President Buhari loved this country consistently, morning after morning, decision after decision, staying true to the oath he took.
“That is why even those who disagreed with him often acknowledged his honesty.”
In his remarks, the President paid respects to the Buhari family.
He described the former leader as one who “embodied quiet strength, discipline, and an enduring grace rooted in service,” and told Buhari’s widow, Aisha, her household that “the Buhari name will continue to inspire noble service for generations.”
Tinubu said the value of Buhari’s leadership is in the trust he left behind.
“The measure of a leader is not simply the offices he held or the motorcades that accompanied him.
“It is what persists when the sirens fall silent. 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,” he noted.
He reminisced on their political partnership that culminated in a watershed transition in 2015.
“Together, we built a broad coalition, campaigned across the country, and proved that Nigeria could chart a new course,” he noted, adding that their alliance “reshaped Nigeria’s political landscape” by unseating an incumbent.
“The coalition we built in 2014 is now the fastest-growing political party in Africa today. Its growth continues,” he said.
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