In a statement today, May 5, marking the second a marking the ninth anniversary of the death of the late President, Atiku described late Umaru as an advocate and proponent of the Rule of Law and the doctrine of Separation of Powers.
“His was the only administration that did not suffer from Executive-Legislative tensions in this Fourth Republic.
“I am proud of what he achieved and the fact that such a decent leader was produced by my political family (the Yar’adua political family) and my political party (the Peoples Democratic Party).
“May the Almighty Allah continue to shine His Noor (Light) on the face of our late dear President Umaru Yar’Adua as we mark 9 years of his passing and may Allah (SWT) grant him al-Jannah Firdaus.”
