In Memory of Muhammadu Buhari GCFR.
A Legacy of Discipline, Duty and Reform: Why Nigeria Must Honour Buhari by Strengthening APC’s Vision
By Princess G. Adebajo-Fraser MFR.
The National Patriots.
HeadlineNews Special Memorial Report.
July 14, 2025
The passing of Nigeria’s former President and military Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari, marks the end of an era in national history. More than a political figure, he was a symbol of austere integrity, administrative discipline, and reformist ambition—a man who dedicated nearly his entire adult life to the service of the Nigerian people.
From the barracks of Kaduna to the seat of power in Aso Rock, Buhari’s journey was driven not by personal ambition, but by a deep belief in a more honest and self-reliant Nigeria.
Buhari: The Architect of a New APC Vision
As the first democratically elected President under the All Progressives Congress (APC), Buhari set the tone for a new era of political accountability. His presidency from 2015 to 2023 laid the foundational reforms that President Tinubu is now expanding.
Among his critical legacies:
Anti-Corruption Crusade: Established the TSA (Treasury Single Account) system and empowered the EFCC/ICPC to recover stolen assets.
Agricultural Self-Reliance: Launched the Anchor Borrowers’ Programme and boosted local rice production by over 70%.
Infrastructural Expansion: Rehabilitated railways, completed the Second Niger Bridge, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, and Abuja-Kaduna rail line.
Social Investment Schemes: The largest in Africa at the time, with N-Power, TraderMoni, and school feeding programs.
His mantra was simple: “We must fix Nigeria, even if we’re not applauded for it.”
A Comparative Political Context: Buhari vs Populism
In an age of populism and performative leadership, Buhari represented quiet resolve over political theatre. His governance, often misunderstood or criticized, mirrored the tough love of a parent determined to correct years of moral and institutional decay.
This approach—often likened to “bitter medicine”—was necessary after decades of unchecked corruption, unsustainable borrowing, and weakened systems. His economic decisions, though unpopular, aimed at ensuring long-term self-sustainability rather than short-term applause.
“Nigeria must produce what it eats and use what it makes.” — Muhammadu Buhari, 2016
Why Continuity Under APC Matters Now More Than Ever
Today, President Bola Tinubu carries the torch of that vision—taking even bolder, more decisive steps in line with Buhari’s economic realism and fiscal conservatism. These include:
- Ending the fuel subsidy regime, long regarded as Nigeria’s fiscal black hole.
- Floating the Naira to restore market confidence.
- Attracting foreign direct investment through global economic repositioning.
Yes, these policies have caused hardship, but they are structural resets to prevent Nigeria from economic collapse. Like Buhari before him, Tinubu’s focus is not on short-term popularity—but generational transformation.
“Had Buhari been alive, he would have lifted Tinubu’s hand for re-election—to complete the assignment they envisioned together.”
— Senior APC Chieftain
The 12 Million Buhari Supporters: Guardians of His Legacy
For nearly two decades, 12 million loyal Northern voters consistently backed Buhari. These were not just voters—they were disciples of integrity and hope. Today, they face a test of continuity.
Will they preserve his legacy by supporting the party he helped build from scratch?
If the North turns its back on the APC now, it would abandon the very vision Buhari labored for, a vision of national rebirth through hard but necessary reform.
The Stakes Are Too High to Retreat Now
The APC government, though criticized for painful policies, has shown the political will to make decisions that previous regimes avoided out of fear or self-preservation. The current hardships are not from APC misrule, but from the cumulative effect of decades of systemic neglect, which Buhari began to tackle and Tinubu now continues.
Nigerians are no longer passive—they are rising with ingenuity, resilience, and grassroots solutions in agriculture, tech, and energy. This is exactly the self-sustaining Nigeria Buhari envisioned.
“The goal is to teach Nigerians to fish, not to keep feeding them with subsidies they cannot afford.”
— APC Policy Analyst, 2024
Conclusion: Let Buhari’s Legacy Be the Blueprint, Not a Tombstone
History has shown that nations must endure short-term pain to enjoy long-term gain. Buhari’s administration began the work. Tinubu is building upon it. But Nigerians must stay the course.
To abandon APC now would be to abandon a project mid-construction—leaving future generations with more ruins than results.
“Let it be said that we did not falter when the nation needed strength. Let it be remembered that Buhari led us to a turning point—and we chose not to turn back.”
— Editorial, HeadlineNews.News
May Allah Grant President Muhammadu Buhari Eternal Peace
اللهم اغفر له وارحمه، واسكنه فسيح جناتك، واجعل قبره روضة من رياض الجنة
“O Allah, forgive him, have mercy on him, and make his grave a garden from the gardens of Paradise.”
May the family he left behind, and the party he built, find strength, unity, and divine guidance.
Ameen.
Princess G. Adebajo-Fraser MFR. The National Patriots
Headlinenews.news Special report.
HEADLINENEWS.NEWS COMMENTARY.
A message of national reflection, honouring Buhari’s legacy, and the call for Northern and national unity behind the APC as the party he helped build and led as its first president.
“Buhari’s Lasting Legacy: A Nation Must Not Forget the Path He Carved”
Excerpt:
Muhammadu Buhari’s vision was not for applause but for reform. He laboured to reset Nigeria’s moral, fiscal, and political compass—and that vision must not die with him.
Comment:
Now more than ever, the North must rise to honour his legacy by defending the house he built—APC.
Quote:
“To walk away from Buhari’s party now is to abandon the reform he began for our collective future.”
— President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
“The Man Who Chose Discipline Over Popularity: Why Buhari’s Blueprint Must Be Preserved”
Excerpt:
President Buhari was not driven by political gratification but by the need to fix a nation in decline. His methods were tough—but necessary.
Comment:
Greatness is not always recognised in its own time. Buhari’s vision was for generations to come.
Quote:
“Buhari didn’t govern for applause. He governed for posterity.”
— Dr. G. Fraser, MFR
“From Daura to Abuja: A Leader’s Journey and the Duty of His Followers”
Excerpt:
As he is buried in Daura, his 12 million loyal Northern supporters must see this not as an end, but a call to finish what he started.
Comment:
Loyalty is tested when the leader is no longer watching. The North must stand where Buhari stood.
Quote:
“Leadership is not inherited; it is carried forward. The North must carry Buhari’s torch forward through the APC.”
— ECOWAS Commission Tribute
“He Built the Party With Tinubu, Now His People Must Preserve It”
Excerpt:
Without Buhari & Tinubu, there would be no APC as we know it. They sacrificed relationships, alliances, and comfort to forge a new path.
Comment:
To discard the APC now would be to disrespect a man who gave his all to form it.
Quote:
“Buhari was the spine of APC. Without him, the party would not have become a national movement.”
— Dr. Salim Ahmed Salim, Former OAU Secretary-General
“APC Was Buhari’s Political Will: Let It Not Be Betrayed in Death”
Excerpt:
Buhari gave APC his name, his followers, and his final years. The party must now be supported to deliver the vision he championed.
Comment:
This is not about politics—it is about legacy.
Quote:
“He didn’t just vote APC—he created it. That means something.”
— Princess (Dr.) G. Adebajo-Fraser, MFR
“Africa Mourns, But Must Also Honour: Buhari’s Governance Was Tough Love”
Excerpt:
Global leaders may have disagreed with his style, but none questioned his sincerity. His drive for anti-corruption and fiscal discipline gained continental respect.
Comment:
Buhari believed Africa needed hard truths, not sweet lies. He led by example.
Quote:
“Africa has lost a disciplined soldier of democracy. His legacy of integrity should not be forgotten.”
— African Union Commission
“From Soldier to Statesman: Buhari’s Transformation Is a Lesson in Leadership”
Excerpt:
Few leaders rule twice—once in khaki, once in agbada. Buhari evolved with the times but never lost his moral core.
Comment:
His military past taught him order. His democratic role taught him patience.
Quote:
“Buhari walked the hard road so Nigeria could one day walk the easy one.”
— President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
“The Torch Is Now Yours: Nigerians Must Not Betray Buhari’s Vision of Reform”
Excerpt:
He lit the flame of national reformation. It is now up to every Nigerian—especially his Northern base—to keep it burning.
Comment:
This is the moment to prove that support was not seasonal, but spiritual.
Quote:
“Our father, our general, our President… He gave us a cause. Let us not shame it.”
— Northern Youth Council of Nigeria
“Lay Down Your Arms in Honour of Buhari: A Call for Peace from His People”
Excerpt:
As Nigeria mourns one of its most disciplined leaders and proud sons of the Fulani nation, it is time for those still waging war against the state to reflect. President Muhammadu Buhari stood for peace, order, and justice—not violence or bloodshed. Continuing hostilities dishonours his legacy and undermines the very values he lived and died defending.
Comment:
If you ever respected Buhari, if he ever meant anything to you—honour him now by stopping the violence. His death should mark not just an end, but a turning point. Let Daura’s silence today echo into the forests and fields. Let it call you home—from chaos to community.
Quote:
“The time has come for the Fulani to be remembered not for fear, but for peace. If you ever called Buhari your leader, then now is the moment to lay down arms and defend his legacy with silence, not bullets.”
— Retired General, Nigerian Army and Elder Statesman.
The National Patriots
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