NDD postpones meeting in honour of late ex-President Buhari, says passage “End of An Era”
By KEMI KASUMU .
“In those many years of selfless service, he was regarded by both admirers and adversaries alike as an embodiment of spartan discipline and integrity.”
The Network for Democracy and Development (NDD) has put off a meeting earlier scheduled to hold Sunday evening, saying it takes the decision in honour of immediate past President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, who died earlier in a London hospital.
It said it “is deeply saddened by the passing away of former President Muhammadu Buhari earlier today,” a statement jointly signed Tajudeen Alabede, National Coordinator, and Muhammad Jameel Muhammad, General Secretary, of the Network said on Sunday.
According to the statement, “Former President Buhari exemplified a unique standard of leadership, distinguished by his critical roles in post-Independence Nigeria. Over the past five decades, he served in key positions in both military and civilian administrations, leaving behind a lasting impact on the nation.
“In addition to his well-decorated political career as a Governor, Minister and Chairman of PTF under military regimes, most significantly, former President Buhari rose to national prominence at critical moments in Nigeria’s chequered history as Head of State during the military era and later in the Fourth Republic.
“In those many years of selfless service, he was regarded by both admirers and adversaries alike as an embodiment of spartan discipline and integrity.
“His legacy will remain a subject of interest to scholars, political actors, policy makers, and the generality of Nigerians for a long time to come.
“On behalf of our stakeholders in Nigeria and the Diaspora, we extend NDD’s heartfelt condolences to his family, the people of Katsina State, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the nation at large.
“May Allah grant him forgiveness, mercy and eternal peace in al-jannah.”
