Farouk Aliyu, a prominent ally of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has called on Nigerian leaders to draw crucial lessons from the death of the former president.
Aliyu, a former Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, offered this counsel during a Monday interview on Channels Television’s ‘Sunrise Daily’ programme.
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His remarks came as he addressed the torrent of criticism and insults that many Nigerians have directed at the late president.
He underscored that no human being, irrespective of their political standing, is without fault, yet he stressed that Buhari should be respected for his contributions to the nation’s growth and development.
Aliyu urged politicians to be highly mindful of their actions while in power, serving as a reminder that death is an inevitable end for all.
He added that while Buhari’s decisions were ultimately aimed at the nation’s well-being, they might not have been universally accepted or popular with every segment of the populace.
He said, “When it (death) comes, it is between the individual and God. Those of us in leadership positions, or aspiring to such roles, must reflect on the fact that everything in life has an end. Life is transient. No matter your status, whether president, governor, or any other position, death will eventually come.
“In this country, we have lost leaders like General Sani Abacha, Shehu Shagari, Murtala Muhammed, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, and now Muhammadu Buhari. Those in authority today should learn from this reality.
“If you look at social media, you’ll find many people raining insults on the late President Buhari. It’s unfortunate. This should serve as a lesson to current leaders: no matter what you do, there are Nigerians who may never forgive you. So while you’re still in office, strive to do your best.”
