Perspectives
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Awujale: Between tradition and religion, by Niyi Tabiti
When the late Alake of Egbaland, Oba Oyebade Lipede, took his final royal bow at age 90 in 2005, you’d think everything would end smoothly—after all, Baba lived long, enjoyed well, and reigned in style. But no, that’s where the drama started. As soon as Lipede passed, his wife, Mama Ade, practically japa’d with the king’s body. Her mission? To…
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Why true leadership in Nigeria can’t be measured in 8 years, by Abu Sidiq
Toward the end of his time in office, former President Muhammadu Buhari (May his soul rest in peace) shared an insightful view on governing Nigeria. He acknowledged the reality of leadership in Nigeria, where doing your best may still not be enough. This moment of honesty came from a man known more for his stoic demeanor than self-reflection. Yet within…
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Buhari deserves respect, not Omatseye’s poisoned pen, by Olalekan Adigun
I read Sam Omatseye’s Monday column and could only shake my head in disbelief. What else, if not a fit of uncontrolled madness, could compel a man to launch such a vitriolic attack on the dead barely 24 hours after their passing? At 64, and as Chairman of the Editorial Board of The Nation newspaper, one would expect Omatseye to…
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Tribute to Muhammadu Buhari, a true statesman, by Femi Gbajabiamila
From the moment I received the news of the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, I was left with a profound sense of bereavement and a consciousness of a loss that is too deep for words. I considered President Muhammadu Buhari a friend and a father figure. He was a man of dignity and integrity, steadfast in his resolve and…
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Too hard to please: The tragedy of Nigerian leadership and followership, by Tony Ogbetere
It is often said that Nigerians are some of the most difficult people to govern. No matter how much a leader tries, there will always be those who say it was not enough. The death of former President Muhammadu Buhari has brought this truth back into the spotlight. While many came out to mourn him sincerely, it is also shocking…
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Preserving the crown or wearing it lightly? My personal reflection, by Femi Adeniran
I hold deep reservations about the increasing number of Yoruba kings who have gradually distanced themselves from the very essence of the thrones they occupy, our customs, our rites, our religion, and the cultural heritage they swore to uphold. Kingship in Yorubaland is not a mere title. It is a sacred custodianship. The Oba is not just a community leader;…
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Farewell to a statesman, President Muhammadu Buhari, by Babafemi Ojudu
Former President Muhammadu Buhari goes home today. His life’s mission—however defined—is complete, and he journeys now to account for his deeds before his Maker. Buhari is a man I admired from my university days. As a young man, I was drawn to the stories of his discipline, frugality, and unyielding belief in Nigeria. He stood apart from many of his…
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Sunset at 82: Goodnight to Muhammadu Buhari (Mai Gaskiya) by Dada Olusegun
It is still shocking and unbelievable, but the will of God has prevailed – one of Nigeria’s finest ever, Muhammadu Buhari has gone home to rest. Buhari was born on December 17, 1942, in Daura, Katsina State and was the 23rd and last child born into the family of Adamu and Zulaiha Buhari in Daura. He was aged 82. The…
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Why history will be kind to Muhammadu Buhari, by Dapo Okubanjo
He was one of only two Nigerians who had the distinction of being a military head of state and an elected President, and by the time he handed over to his successor President Bola Tinubu, only a few would disagree that he left a mark on governance in Nigeria in more ways than one. Buhari’s stint as Nigeria’s military leader…
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Muhammadu Buhari: A consequential leader and Commander-in-Chief, by Awwal Gambo
With a deeply saddened heart and total submission to the will of Almighty Allah (SWT), I pay tribute to a towering figure in our national history, our beloved father, leader and elder statesman, His Excellency Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR. His passing is not only a monumental loss to his immediate family, but to the entire Nigerian nation, which he served with…
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