By Abiola Olawale
The immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has expressed pride in his association with his successor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
This is as Buhari celebrates Tinubu on his 73rd birthday on Saturday, March 29, 2025.
Buhari who described Tinubu as a “reliable ally” and a “serial winner” said he is proud of their relationship.
This was contained in a statement issued by Buhari’s media aide, Garba Shehu.
According to the former President, the country’s political record would be incomplete without recognising Tinubu’s contributions. He also highlighted Tinubu’s efforts in shaping the All Progressives Congress (APC), which paved the way for Buhari’s two-term presidency.
The statement reads in part: “No doubt, the annals of the country will not be complete without bringing into mention, and a recognition of the varied and numerous roles of President Tinubu as an entrepreneur, a party stalwart, a staunch activist, party organiser, party builder, a reliable ally and a serial winner of democratic elections. I am truly proud of my association with the Asiwaju.
“When Nigerians handed the baton of leadership to the APC in 2015, it was a mandate to lay the foundation for a new Nigeria where the poor get opportunities for a better future and I am glad that the vision is not lost. It was a victory of all those who wish the country’s good.”
The New Diplomat reports that Buhari handed power to Tinubu on May 29, 2023, after serving two terms since 2015.
