Former military head of state, Abdulsalami Abubakar, says the late ex-President Muhammadu Buhari can be trusted with anything without fear of betrayal.
Abubakar stated this on Monday in an interview with Channels Television, a day after the passing of the former Nigerian leader who died in a London hospital.
The ex-Head of State said his relationship with the former President was a cordial one, describing him as gentle but exceptionally honest.
“Unfortunately we were in the same hospital together, but I have been discharged. When I heard the news of his passing away, I quickly went there to condole with the family and see what can be done in order to get the corpse ready to be taken home.
“My relationship with him went as far back as 1962 when we joined the military. He was my senior and during the unfortunate civil war, we were fighting in the same camp. I was with him. He was a gentleman who was very quiet but exceptionally honest. You can trust Buhari with everything and he will not betray you.
“His tenure as a military officer, he tried to fight corruption and also he established the War Against Indiscipline in order for Nigeria to behave the way the civilised world behaves. And Nigeria was cleaner and more respectful but unfortunately we lost those values he tried to inculcate in Nigeria. When he became the democratic president, again, he tried his best to make sure he fights corruption. Unfortunately, most of the officers who served with him are found wanting. They did not do what was expected of them. His death has been a big blow to Nigeria,” the retired Army General said.
