Former President Muhammadu Buhari has said that he left office with the same physical belongings he had when he assumed power on May 29, 2015.
This was disclosed in a statement on Wednesday by his media aide, Garba Shehu, following a visit by members of the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) to Buhari’s residence in Kaduna.
Shehu noted that Buhari urged the governors to prioritize the welfare of the people, stressing that leadership comes with both challenges and opportunities, and that striking the right balance could significantly drive national development.
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Buhari also expressed satisfaction with the progress made by governors under the All Progressives Congress (APC) and encouraged them to remain committed to advancing the country.
He appreciated the Tinubu administration for renovating his Kaduna residence, stating that while the exterior remained unchanged, significant improvements were made internally.
Thanking the governors for their visit, Buhari said he had previously worked with some of them, while others were new to him.
Chairman of the PGF and Governor of Imo State, Hope Uzodinma, said the visit was to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr with the former president and to express deep appreciation and lasting respect for his contributions to Nigeria’s democracy and the strengthening of the APC.
“Many of us recall with pride the principled role you played in the founding of the APC. That legacy continues to shape our party’s identity direction.
“We are especially gratified, only a few weeks ago, to hear your public affirmation that the APC remains your party of choice. That declaration could not have come at a better time. It reaffirmed your place as a pillar of our movement and provided reassurance to members of our party. Mr President, you are pan-Nigerian.
“Your Excellency, your legacy in Nigerian history is secure. You remain the only opposition candidate in our nation’s history to have defeated an incumbent. You did not only win power, you governed with calm resolve and handed over, with honor, to another APC president. For this, we are extremely grateful.
“Your administration gave expression to our party’s core principles through your focus on security, economic recovery, and anti-corruption. Your efforts reclaimed territory from insurgents, extended social investment programs like the Conditional Cash Transfer and School Feeding Program, and ushered in road and rail revolution that is still bearing fruit. Programs such as the Anchor Borrowers Scheme directly impacted food security. You taught us to produce what we eat and eat what we produce. You brought dignity to governance and deepened the progressive ethos of our party.
“Today, APC is being renewed and repositioned under your worthy successor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR. His leadership is bold, reform -driven, and unshakably committed to progress. Your public endorsement of him in your recent birthday message was a powerful symbol of continuity and humility.
“Your Excellency, today we honor you, not just for your past service but for the enduring values you represent. We ask you to continue to support and guide us as we take the next steps to deepen progressive politics across the nation, and ensure that APC continues to be in power for a more prosperous Nigeria.”
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