Buhari, exceptional Soldier, astute Democrat, says Northern Reps leader, Doguwa

By Musa Baba Adamu

Leader of the Northern Regional Caucus in the House of Representatives, Hon. Al Hassan Ado Doguwa has described former President Muhammadu Buhari as an exceptional soldier and astute democrat.

Doguwa, who represents Doguwa/Tudun Wada Federal Constituency of Kano State disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday.

The former Majority Leader of the House during the Buhari administration said he received the news of the death of former president with a high sense of grief.

He said, “Late President Buhari was such a mentor, a father figure, and a statesman whose legacy will endure for generations. He was a man of uncommon integrity, rare honesty and profound dignity; resolute in character, steadfast in purpose, and unwavering in his commitment to personal principles for the greater good of our country.

“His service to Nigeria, spanning more than six decades, was marked by discipline, honesty, and a deep-seated love for the nation. Whether as military Head of State from 1983 to 1985, or as a democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023, Buhari’s impact on the Nigerian political space was profound and far-reaching”.

According to Doguwa, “As military Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari introduced a regime of discipline and accountability at a time when Nigeria was sliding into corruption and moral decay. Although critics saw his methods as stern, his intentions were clearly for the greater good of Nigerians.

“His military government focused on restoring public confidence, strengthening national institutions, and enforcing public discipline. Those were difficult times, and history will remember that he governed with the conviction that Nigeria must be put on the path of justice.

“As civilian President, Buhari’s government achieved monumental successes in combating corruption, enhancing security, promoting economic development, and enhancing democratic principles, fair play and justice. He ensure unfettered reign of the principles of Separation of Powers between the three arms of government

“President Buhari became the first opposition candidate in Nigerian history to defeat a sitting President, a testament to the public’s faith in his personal integrity. Elected twice, he led with a sterling commitment to fighting corruption, national security, and infrastructural reinvigoration.