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IBB Describes Buhari As Role Model, Says He Achieved Great Success In War On Corruption

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Former military president, General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida has described President Muhammadu Buhari as a role model to both young and old politicians, acknowledging that he has so far achieved great success in the fight against corruption and terrorism.

In a message to congratulate Buhari on the occasion of his 76th birthday, which comes up on December 17, Babangida said: “you are an excellent role model to many young aspiring politicians and even to the not so young, because of the way and manner you have managed to sustain the survival of our country as an indivisible one nation albeit in the face of many daunting diversions.

“You achieved great success in the fight against corruption, terrorism and other forms of insecurity in addition to getting our country out of economic recession”.

“It is heartwarming that at 76, in spite of the numerous onerous challenges of leadership, you have managed to remain focused and have shown tremendous energy and vibrancy in running the affairs of state with your acknowledged patriotism and commitment to serve our nation diligently with honesty and sincerity of purpose.”

Referring to himself and those who fought to keep the country together, the former head of state said: “as we get over our mid-seventies, we can say with all sense of modesty that we should celebrate every birthday anniversary with prayers in order for us to thank Allah for all the blessings and the bounties He showered upon us.

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“It is only fair that we pause and reflect in our own different ways on all the life’s challenges we face day by day and the positive strides we have been blessed to attain.

“I wish to congratulate you for all the achievements you have recorded in your lifetime and particularly for your humility, deep sense of honesty and faith you have shown in the various aspects of governance, politics and democracy as our president.”

He also joined the President’s wife Aisha Buhari, the children and grand children in wishing President Buhari happy birthday.

Babangida had recently joined some retired Generals in the Nigerian Army, including Olusegun Obasanjo, Theophelus Yakubu Danjuma and others to call on Buhari not to run for second term in officer, advocating a change of leadership to a new generation of young political leaders.

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