The Ologbotsere of Warri, Chief Ayiri Emami, has condoled with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Muhammadu Buhari family and people of Daura in Katsina state, over the death of former President, saying Buhari exemplified integrity and stood stoutly for the rule of law throughout his lifetime.
The remains of the late President, who died in a London hospital on Sunday, were buried on Tuesday in his hometown, Daura, Katsina State.
Chief Ayiri, in a statement he personally signed, described the ex-President and former Head of State as a statesman absolutely committed to the Nigerian project and founding principles of the All Progressives Congress (APC) till his painful exit.
Chief Ayirimi, who served as the Deputy Director, Election Planning and Monitoring Committee of the Presidential Campaign Committee for President Buhari re-election in 2019, recalled the contributions of the late President to the Nigerian economy as Petroleum Minister under the Olusegun Obasanjo military regime and as civilian President between 2015- 2019.
“As Petroleum Minister under General Obasanjo, he supervised the construction of 21 depots across the country, invested in pipelines and storage facilities and built the pipeline network, connecting the Bonny terminal and Port Harcourt refinery.
“As democratically elected President, he successfully constructed the Warri-Itakpe Rail Line as well as the Second Niger Bridge. These are just a few of the indelible legacies of President Buhari.”
The APC chieftain also recalled that as a sitting President, Buhari never interfered with the democratic process which he noted made it possible for the victory of opposition parties in certain off-season elections held under his watch. He also commended the late President for loyalty to the APC and his successor, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
“Itsekiri as a tribe, which is firmly rooted in the rule of law and fairness, would not forget Buhari for upholding these virtues.
“The strong political bond he formed with President Bola Tinubu, which has redirected the course of the country on the path of the progressive, is also worthy of note.”
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