US EditionMuhammadu Buhari, Former Nigerian President, 1942-2025
NIGERIA, JUL 14 – Muhammadu Buhari died after a prolonged illness, ending a leadership marked by anti-corruption efforts and governance challenges, his legacy sparking mixed reactions across Nigeria.
- Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who led Nigeria as military head of state from 1983 to 1985 and as civilian president from 2015 to 2023, died in London on 13 July 2025 at age 82.
- Buhari’s presidencies followed a military coup in 1983, and his 2015 election came amid severe security challenges and economic decline stemming partly from low oil prices.
- His administration fought corruption and diversified the economy, reducing oil’s GDP contribution to under 10 percent, but faced criticism for ethnic favoritism and incomplete reforms.
- The Chief Justice of Nigeria commended Buhari’s life for its strong sense of responsibility, self-control, and steady dedication, while digital creator Sheriff Ansu reflected that Buhari’s legacy is a complex mix of commendation and hardship, highlighting issues of justice and accountability.
- Buhari will be laid to rest in his family home in Daura following Islamic customs, while Nigerians are encouraged to contemplate his multifaceted legacy and commitment to the country’s progress.
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