Buhari did his best; told me to take care of poor Nigerians: Peter Obi
Peter Obi, former Anambra governor and Labour Party chieftain, says the late President Muhammadu Buhari did his best for Nigeria and once asked him to care for poor Nigerians.
Mr Obi, who paid a condolence visit to Mr Buhari’s family on Wednesday, disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Daura, Katsina State.
Asked how he would describe the late president, Mr Obi said, “I have the opportunity of meeting him while I was campaigning. I remember his words till today: ‘please care for poor Nigerians’; that, I always remember.”
The former governor stated, “I believe he (Buhari) did his best within his capacity.”
Mr Obi, alongside other politicians and dignitaries, visited Mr Buhari’s home in Daura to condole with the family.
The former president died at 82 in a hospital in London on Sunday, July 13, and was buried in Daura on Tuesday.
Mr Buhari was a former military dictator and two-term democratically elected president between 2015 and 2023.
His demise sparked reactions from Nigerians, many of whom defined his legacy by the economic hardship, disregard for the rule of law, human rights abuses, and massacres that characterised his administration.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Economy
Atiku promises total restoration of subsidy as president, says no spokesperson is authorised to mislead Nigerians
Mr Abubakar said his position on subsidy restoration is to ease Nigerians’ economic hardships associated with President Bola Tinubu’s economic policy.
Sport
Manchester United sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton
Manchester United confirmed the long-awaited signing of Cameroonian international Carlos Baleba from Brighton in a £70 million deal.
World
American country music icon Dolly Parton dies at 80
The music idol, philanthropist, guitarist and actress was born on January 19, 1946, in Locust Ridge, Tennessee, U.S.
Lagos
Eid-el-Maulud: Gov Sanwo-Olu felicitates Muslims, urges peaceful coexistence
”This occasion provides an opportunity for Muslims faithful to promote kindness, compassion, and peaceful coexistence in their daily interactions with others,” he said.
States
COAS inaugurates critical care centre, helipad in Kaduna
Mr Shaibu said the helipad would significantly reduce the time required to evacuate wounded soldiers from operational areas for critical medical care.
Faith
‘We will repay Uba Sani at the polls’: Fityanul-Islam leader
The chairman of Fityanul-Islam, Sheikh Rabiu Abdullahu Zaria, said the governor has supported religious activities since he assumed office.
