Obaseki eulogizes late President Buhari, credits fmr President on fair electoral process
The immediate past Governor of Edo State, Mr. Godwin Obaseki, has eulogised the late former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, whose passing occured on Sunday July 13, 2025, describing his life as one of purpose, simplicity, and unwavering patriotism.
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“‎Former President Buhari was not just a great leader but a statesman whose quiet strength and personal discipline stood him out.
“He embodied the kind of honesty and modesty that inspired both admiration and reflection. Even at the height of power, he remained grounded, never allowing the trappings of office to change who he was at his core; a man of integrity,” Obaseki wrote.
He further applauded late President Buhari for promoting a fair electoral atmosphere during the 2020 gubernatorial election in Edo State, despite being members of different political parties.
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“‎In 2020, during one of the most challenging moments of my political journey, President Buhari demonstrated what it truly means to be a democrat. Though, I was not a member of his political party, the All Progressive Congress (APC), he stood on the side of fairness and justice by insisting that the federal government would not interfere with the electoral process in Edo State.
“That singular act of statesmanship allowed the will of Edo people to prevail and helped protect the integrity of our democracy. I will never forget. He was indeed a good man.”
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‎He noted that the late President would be remembered for his fight against corruption and as one who chose country over party, principle over politics, while commiserating with the family of the deceased President, the government and people of Katsina State, and Nigerians.
