Senator Daniel mourns Buhari, calling him a patriotic leader with unmatched devotion to Nigeria in a heartfelt tribute shared on his official X account

Senator Daniel mourns Buhari in a heartfelt tribute that has echoed across Nigeria’s political landscape, following the former president’s reported passing.

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The senator, who represents Ogun East and is a former governor of Ogun State, expressed shock and sadness over the news.

“The news of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s demise comes as a shock,” Senator Otunba Engr. Gbenga Daniel stated on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account.

“The former president was a patriotic leader who loved Nigeria beyond measure. At the critical times that our country demands his interventions, he answered the clarion call.”

The statement underlines the senator’s profound respect for the late former leader.

Describing Buhari as a modest man with a simple lifestyle, Daniel praised his dedication to national progress and his unshakable love for the country.

Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s President from 2015 to 2023, and earlier as military Head of State from 1983 to 1985, was recognised for his anti-corruption campaign and his attempts to curb insecurity.

His legacy remains divisive in public discourse, but his integrity and unwavering commitment to national service have earned widespread admiration among many political stakeholders.

Senator Daniel mourns Buhari not just as a national figure, but as a man whose public and private life aligned with the values of humility and patriotism.

Daniel, a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, noted Buhari’s unwavering readiness to serve.

“A man of modest means and simple lifestyle. He will be missed greatly for his dedication to make Nigeria a better place,” he added in the tribute.

The former president was a patriotic leader who loved Nigeria beyond measure. He will be missed greatly for his dedication.

As former governor of Ogun State from 2003 to 2011, Senator Daniel has seen and worked with multiple administrations.

His reflections on Buhari’s legacy add weight to the growing chorus of political leaders honouring the former president’s memory.

Condolences have poured in from across Nigeria, cutting through party lines and ideological divides.

The mood across the country remains solemn, as Nigerians reflect on Buhari’s time in office and his broader contributions to national development.

Senator Daniel mourns Buhari at a time when national unity and continuity of leadership remain pressing challenges in Nigeria.

His message speaks not just to personal loss but to a broader sense of national bereavement, capturing the mood of a country in mourning.

While opinions about Buhari’s presidency may differ, his role in shaping Nigeria’s political and democratic journey is not in doubt.

For many Nigerians, his image evokes discipline, service, and a certain old-fashioned patriotism that appears increasingly rare in contemporary politics.

The senator’s tribute comes amid a flurry of statements from governors, senators, ministers and former heads of state, all reflecting on different aspects of Buhari’s legacy.

Yet in its simplicity and sincerity, Daniel’s message stands out. His words capture both the sorrow and respect that many feel toward the late former president, while reminding the nation of the personal virtues that defined him.

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As Nigerians continue to process the loss, the reflection from national figures like Daniel helps to frame Buhari’s legacy within the context of service, humility, and sacrifice.