The Tinubu Media Volunteers (TMV) have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what they described as an “exceptional display of loyalty and patriotism” in honouring the late former President Muhammadu Buhari with a state burial.
In a statement jointly signed by the group’s Chairman, Chukwudi Enekwechi, and Secretary, Segun Ogedengbe, the TMV lauded the President’s gesture, noting that it was a befitting tribute to a statesman who significantly influenced Nigeria’s political landscape for nearly two decades.
“We note that from the period late President Buhari took ill, President Tinubu had maintained close contact with the family,” the statement read in part. “And as his demise was announced, the President promptly dispatched a high-level delegation led by Vice President Kashim Shettima and the Chief of Staff to the President, Mr. Femi Gbajabiamila, to visit the family in London and bring back the remains for a national burial.”
The group further noted that President Tinubu personally received Buhari’s remains in Abuja and ensured the former leader was accorded full presidential and military honours.
TMV highlighted the deep political alliance between the two leaders, recalling how Tinubu played a central role in the merger that birthed the All Progressives Congress (APC) and supported Buhari’s emergence as the party’s presidential flagbearer in 2015.
“It is on record that the late President Buhari had a strong political base, particularly in the northern region, and commanded a loyal following of over 12 million voters prior to the 2015 elections,” the group added.
They described President Tinubu’s actions as “a powerful symbol of enduring friendship and leadership,” stressing that the state burial would remain etched in the hearts of Nigerians for years to come.
TMV concluded by commending President Tinubu for his statesmanlike response during the national moment of grief, describing it as a rare demonstration of respect and honour.
