About 10 years after, Muhammadu Buhari, who ruled Nigeria as elected President from 2015 to 2023, is still savouring the great contribution of the current President, Bola Tinubu to that victory.
In a message to celebrate the 73rd birthday of President Tinubu, Buhari said that his family and himself remain indebted to President Tinubu and the other leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for the invaluable contributions they made that catapulted him to the presidency for two terms after failed attempts in the past.
Such efforts, which led to the formation of the first-ever successful coalition, he said, also helped to produce another APC administration with the Asiwaju himself at its head.
Buhari appreciated the bond that had built up between him and President Tinubu over the years.
Garba Shehu, spokesperson to Buhari when he was President, said that his former boss told Tinubu in a telephone conversation that he and the members of his family are in prayers for him (Tinubu) for long life, good health and the successful administration of the country.
“When we pray for our leaders, we are praying for ourselves and the nation. We owe this to ourselves and the nation,” Buhari said to President Tinubu.
Ex President made it clear that the history of the country would 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 organizer, 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.”
He used the opportunity to wish the president, his family, and the nation
a successful completion of the Ramadan fast and a happy and joyful Sallah(Eid).
