Tinubu helped Buhari become president — Gowon, Bagudu

Speaking on behalf of Governor Dikko Umar Radda of Katsina State, Buhari’s home state, Deputy Governor Faruk Lawal Jobe described the late president as belonging to “that rare generation of leaders whose personal integrity became synonymous with public service,” noting that his administration had pursued reforms in infrastructure, agriculture, social investment, anti-corruption and security.

Minister of Budget and National Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, who served as Governor of Kebbi State and Chairman of the Progressives Governors’ Forum PGF during Buhari’s tenure, said the late president gave his best to his family and the nation and remained committed to the unity of Nigeria.

By Omeiza Ajayi Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, has said that the late former President Muhammadu Buhari and President Bola Tinubu shared a political alliance that worked both ways, saying the support Buhari received from Tinubu helped him emerge as president, just as Buhari later “gave his full support” to ensure Tinubu succeeded him in office.