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| Umaru Musah Yar’Adua |
Nigerians are celebrating the memory of a former president, Umaru Musah Yar’Adua, who died in office 11 years ago today.
The one-time Katsina State governor is revered as by far the best leader of Africa’s most populous nation since the return to multi-party democracy in 1999.
He was the second civilian president under Nigeria’s current constitution. He won controversial polls after his predecessor – Olusegun Obansanjo’s – plans to extend his stay from 1999 – 2007 got stiff opposition from the then ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He took office in 2007 and led for 3 years. He died aged 58 in Saudi Arabia – and was flown back for burial. The known cause of death was pericarditis – inflammation of a membrane around the heart.
He was succeeded by his then vice-president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Jonathan completed Yar Adua’s term and won a substantive term in 2011. He failed to secure a final term in 2015 after he was defeated by incumbent Muhammadu Buhari.
Jonathan was among the first to post a message of remembrance of his former boss on social media. The former Senate President, Bukola Saraki; former vice president Atiku Abubakar and others have since done same.
Today, I celebrate my boss, friend, colleague and brother, President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua who departed this world 11 years ago.
— Goodluck E. Jonathan (@GEJonathan) May 5, 2021
As politicians, we shared a common vision of a peaceful, united and just nation. pic.twitter.com/WmfEvaUuY4
On this day 11-years ago, Nigeria lost a selfless, patriotic and committed leader — and I lost a great friend. As we remember President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua today, we celebrate his legacy of integrity and pray that the mercy of Almighty Allah (SWT) continues to be upon him. Amin. pic.twitter.com/k0wD5buZEe
— Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) May 5, 2021
Eleven years in remembrance of our late President Umaru Yar’Adua—a patriot and compassionate leader. May your memory continue to be a blessing. pic.twitter.com/el71QdjDft
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) May 5, 2021
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