Former Director General of the Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf Magaji Bichi, provided a strong defence of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari’s electoral integrity on Monday.
Speaking at the Abuja launch of Buhari’s 600-page biography, “From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari,” Bichi categorically stated: “President Buhari will never rig an election.”
The former DSS chief commended the current administration, led by President Bola Tinubu, for its efforts to sustain the democratic standards set by his predecessor.
President Tinubu, who attended the ceremony, used the occasion to pay tribute to the late leader’s character and dedication. He committed his administration to continuing the work started by Buhari.
He said: “A legacy is given greater meaning when those who follow choose to continue what has been started. That is my duty.”
He stressed that Buhari’s impact transcends politics: “President Buhari loved this country consistently, morning after morning, decision after decision, staying true to the oath he took.
“That is why even those who disagreed with him often acknowledged his honesty.”
Former Chief of Air Staff, Air Marshal Isiaka Amao, also praised Buhari’s dual career path as both a soldier and a civilian President.
“Serving under him as Chief of Air Staff during a period of existential security challenges, I observed that he was not merely a Commander-in-Chief issuing orders but a statesman who understood that military powers must always serve democratic governance,” Amao said.