Governor Ademola Adeleke has described late President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari as a leader with commendable democratic credentials and commitment to free and fair elections as Osun marks the one year anniversary of his demise.
The governor made the remarks in remembrance of the late President, noting that Osun people remembered him for allowing the people’s will to prevail in 2022.
“Former President Muhammadu is fondly remembered by our people in Osun state. In 2022, he allowed free and fair conduct of the state elections. He rejected the pressure to tamper with the will of the people,” Adeleke said.
The governor recalled a personal visit after the 2022 poll: “I remember when I visited him on a thank you visit after my election in 2022, he jokingly told me: Mr Governor, you are the only one who has come to thank me for allowing our constitution to work.”
Governor Adeleke said Buhari’s respect for constitutional process stood out despite criticisms: “Whatever anybody may say about the late president, his refusal to disobey the constitution, his readiness to allow the constitution to work, is a big plus especially for us here in Osun.”
“A year after, we remember the General with deep sense of humour and a man who is not called ‘mai gaskia’ for fun. We miss a leader in love with democracy especially at the subnational level,” the governor added.
On behalf of the government and good people of Osun state, the governor was quoted as saying: “I associate with the former First Lady, Hajia Aisha Buhari, the children and associates on this one year remembrance of late president.
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