The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nigeria’s former President and Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd.), describing him as a towering figure whose influence spanned decades of Nigeria’s political and military history.
By Chimezie Godfrey
The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nigeria’s former President and Head of State, General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd.), describing him as a towering figure whose influence spanned decades of Nigeria’s political and military history.
In a statement issued on Sunday and signed by the ACF National Publicity Secretary, Prof. T.A. Muhammad-Baba, the forum recalled the late president’s extensive public service, noting that he held several strategic positions over a period of nearly 60 years.
“General Buhari served as Military Head of State between 1983 and 1985, and later as a democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023. He was also Military Governor of the defunct Northeastern State (now comprising Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Taraba, and Yobe States), as well as Minister of Petroleum Resources,” the statement read.
The ACF said Buhari’s contributions to Nigeria extended beyond political leadership, highlighting his active role in the Nigerian Civil War and various military command posts held during his service.
“While his tenure and leadership style attracted mixed reactions and divergent assessments from Nigerians, his deep connection with the masses, particularly the downtrodden in Northern Nigeria, remained unmatched,” the statement added.
Describing him as a “recurring decimal” in Nigeria’s governance landscape, the ACF acknowledged that Buhari’s legacy would continue to generate debate and reflection for years to come.
The forum prayed for the peaceful repose of his soul in Aljanna Firdaus and extended condolences to his family, the Government and people of Nigeria, Katsina State, and all those affected by his passing.