Nigerians are presently celebrating the memory of a former president, Umaru Musah Yar’Adua, who died in office ten years ago today on social media especially on Twitter.
Yar’Adua was the one-time Katsina State governor and is revered as by far the best leader of Africa’s most populous nation since the return to multi-party democracy in 1999.
He was the second civilian president under Nigeria’s current constitution who won controversial polls after his predecessor – Olusegun Obansanjo’s – plans to extend his stay from 1999 – 2007 and got stiff opposition from the then ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
He took office in 2007 and led for 3 years. He died aged 58 in Saudi Arabia – and was flown back for burial. The known cause of death was pericarditis – inflammation of a membrane around the heart.
He was succeeded by his then vice-president Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. Jonathan completed Yar Adua’s term and won a substantive term in 2011. He failed to secure a final term in 2015 after he was defeated by incumbent Muhammadu Buhari.
Social media posts celebrating the late Umaru Musah Yar’Adua.
Below are what people are saying on Twitter:
A president like no other ??
— Northern blog (@northern_blog) May 5, 2020
May your souls continue to Rest In Peace
10 years ba yaradua
Allah yajikanka yagafartamaka #yaradua pic.twitter.com/jXQIxslVXh
President #Yaradua was a Nationalist and a true Democrat.
— Blockbuster♡ (@DanielOfodile) May 5, 2020
He had a plan. #The7PointAgenda.
Power and Energy ✔️
Food Security✔️
Wealth Creation✔️
Transport Sector✔️
Land Reforms✔️
Security✔️
Education✔️ pic.twitter.com/2flWGnrWTg
#TodayInHistory #May5
— RAVE TV CHANNEL (@ravetvchannel) May 5, 2020
Let’s take out time to remember the 13th President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. #yaradua #OlaOgrin #TestKitScam #AfricanGiant #polyibadanVskwarapoly #Ravetvchannel pic.twitter.com/7bc5pWtl32
#Yaradua is Nigerians best President Ever! Generally accepted,a man of integrity in word and in deed! May his soul continue to Rest in Peace.
— DAILY 10 ODDS (@Arewabettips) May 5, 2020
Amen pic.twitter.com/FnJhYUIIX6
Best president this country have ever produced. Continue to rest on Sir.#yaradua pic.twitter.com/FxsHB5B3r8
— Lexy (@Lexy0303) May 5, 2020
Rest on the best president Nigeria has ever had, it is unfortunate we didn't get enough of you sir. We miss you president Umar Musa Yar'adua#yaradua pic.twitter.com/Nhn2uGPIvI
— E go be ✌? (@josteez_) May 5, 2020
May the soul of president umar Musa #yaradua rest in jannah.
— gimba abbakar sadeek (@AbbakarGimba) May 5, 2020
Who do you see?#RestInPeace pic.twitter.com/s2P0TW6WOG
https://twitter.com/Adebolababatun/status/1257570214184734720?s=20
Who do you see as a True Democrat?
— adé. (@adxjnr) May 5, 2020
RT for PMB
Like for Umaru Musa #yaradua pic.twitter.com/0k0Sg29ZAK
A real definition of a true leader. Integrity it self, Peace keeper and harmony finder. Your service will never be forgotten. Many leaders came and go, but your 2yrs in service worth 50yrs to the masses??
— Anas Bin Hamza (@am_BinHamzat) May 5, 2020
May jannatul firdaus be ur final home #Yaradua??? pic.twitter.com/EwBVQtdALq
