Despite Good Intentions, Muhammadu Buhari Failed Nigeria

Muhammadu Buhari leaves a complex legacy

Nigerians are divided on the legacy of their late former president. He was hailed for his anti-corruption drive and security focus and criticized for economic problems and rising insecurity. Josey Mahachi talks to Dengiyefa Angalapu, a researcher with the Centre for Democracy and Development, and DW's Abiodun Jamiu in Abuja.

Muhammadu Buhari failed to build a better Nigeria, twice

A dictator, then a democratic president, he died on July 13th, aged 82 | Middle East & Africa

Muhammadu Buhari: Nigeria’s military leader turned democratic president leaves a mixed legacy

Muhammadu Buhari. Getty Images by Kester Onor, Nigerian Institute of International Affairs Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari, who died in London on 13 July aged 82, was one of two former military heads of state who were later elected as civilian presidents. Buhari was the military head of state of Nigeria from 31 December 1983 to 27 August 1985 and president from 2015 to 2023. The other Nigerian politician to have been in both roles …

Despite Good Intentions, Muhammadu Buhari Failed Nigeria

A former military dictator and late convert to democracy, Nigeria’s two-time ruler lacked the discipline to enact transformational change.

Buhari is a Promise Unkept -Kila - Newsmakers

Ololade Adeyanju/ Renowned political analyst and Professor of Strategy and Development at the Commonwealth Institute of Advanced and Professional Studies, Anthony Kila, has described the late President Muhammadu Buhari as “a promise unkept.” Speaking in Lagos while confirming the postponement of the National Constitutional Summit convened by The Patriots, Prof. Kila reflected on Buhari’s legacy […] The post Buhari is a Promise Unkept -Kila appea…

Op-Ed: The Unflattering Legacy of Nigeria’s Former President Muhammadu Buhari

Nigeria's former president, Muhammadu Buhari, passed away on Sunday, July 13. He was 82 years old. Buhari was democratically elected into office in 2015, after three previous failed attempts, and he secured a second term four years later. He was also the country's military ruler for nearly 20 months, between the beginning of 1984 and 1985, making him the second-longest-serving holder of the country's highest position.For many Nigerians, Buhari d…