President Bola Tinubu, in honour of his predecessor, has declared a national mourning period, with flags ordered flown at half-mast. Vice President Kashim Shettima has been dispatched to London to accompany the late leader’s remains back to Nigeria for burial in accordance with Islamic rites.
Yet even as the nation mourns, Buhari’s record in office remains under scrutiny — a testament to the complexities of his leadership.
A Strong Start Marred by Doubt
Elected in 2015 on a wave of anti-corruption sentiment and hope for security reform, Buhari positioned himself as a no-nonsense leader ready to restore order. But as the years unfolded, critics say his government struggled to live up to that promise.
