Many Nigerians have taken to social media to pay tribute to President Musa Yar’Adua who died nine years ago.
Senate President Bukola Saraki in his tribute referred to him as a selfless statesman with a legacy of integrity.
The Peoples Democratic Party’s (PDP) candidate in the recently concluded presidential election, Atiku Abubakar said Yar’Adua was a patriot whose death was a loss to Nigeria.
The vocal lawmaker representing Kaduna Central District at the National Assembly said Yar’Adua was a true democrat and humble visionary.
Today, I remember the selfless statesman, former President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, who passed on 9-years ago. His legacy of integrity as a great leader will always remain indelible in our hearts. May the mercy of Almighty Allah (SWT) continue to be upon him. Amin. pic.twitter.com/ty49Nl6MFY
— Abubakar Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) May 5, 2019
This day, 9 years ago, Nigeria lost a patriot and a compassionate leader in President Umaru Yar’Adua. May Allah SWT continue to shine His Noor on his face. Amin. – AA pic.twitter.com/NjqFSuygvW
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) May 5, 2019
President Umaru Musa Yar’adua died on this day nine years ago.He was a honest man,a true democrat,respecter of the rule of law and a humble visionary.May Allah forgive his soul and grant him Aljanna Firdausi.Amin.
— Senator Shehu Sani (@ShehuSani) May 5, 2019
Many other Nigerians are yet to get over the demise of Yar’Adua, they believe he will always be remembered for his good works. Some are of the view that he was the best President Nigeria ever had.
Today, Nigeria remembers a good man, President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua. Whatever his shortcomings were, he is remembered as a good man with a good heart. Try & be a good person with a good heart. Don’t be impressed by those who live for revenge, discord, insults & hurting others. RIP
— Dr. Joe Abah (@DrJoeAbah) May 5, 2019
President UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA was a selfless leader who placed national interest above personal and ethnic interest a leader that believe in justice and equity an elder statesman and a mentor
Today 5/5/19 marks the 9th year you died May your soul continue to rest in peace sir. pic.twitter.com/knF173eN0K— Dr.Suleiman Dodo A (@SuleimanDodo3) May 5, 2019
Today 5th May, 2019 is exactly 9 Years since the death of Late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua. Late Yar’adua was a honest, focused and visionary leader who can be said to be one of the best President Nigeria ever had. May his soul continue to Rest In Peace. He was a great leader. pic.twitter.com/abNP4Jpla7
— Bardejr (@Bardejr1) May 5, 2019
The would have been Greatest and Best Nigerian 🇳🇬 President Who’s Life came to an abrupt end on this day 9 years ago.
President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua,May you continue to rest with God and the greatest in eternity. 🙏🙌💯 pic.twitter.com/XH13QAeaPo
— Jovi Edgal (@EdgalJovi) May 5, 2019
Exactly 9 years ago,Nigeria lost President Umaru Musa Yar’adua, the best president we’ve ever had. An outstanding,peace-loving man with genuine integrity.A selfless Unifier fully committed to the growth & development of the country. We miss you sir. Continue to rest in peace ☹️😧 pic.twitter.com/VyuoH6Kq5a
— Chinedu O Peters (@chinedu0925) May 5, 2019
For 3 Years that he ruled, Nigerians experienced the best of leadership and 9 years after his passing, we will continue to pray for your soul to rest in peace. President UMARU MUSA YAR’ADUA.. The best we ever had!!
— Abdulkadir Bichi🔴 (@Arc_Bichi) May 5, 2019
Late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua was a great man. His sincere sense of judgement, commitment and responsibility repositioned Nigeria swiftly. He loved and served all Nigerians with honor and dignity. May Allah (S.W.A) grant him Janna and may He continue to be with his family. pic.twitter.com/Cdq578Z1Vr
— Man Of God🗯 (@ALSyakawada) May 5, 2019
President Umaru Musa Yar.
Born 1951,
died 2010.From Katsina,
Not a bigot,
Admitted the elections that brought him into power was rigged,
Best friend to the masses,
We miss you our ICON pic.twitter.com/UbV5Ip6Rom
— Sam Eba (@SamEba_) May 5, 2019
Today, a Nigerian Leader with the fecundity of Will, Passion and practical determination to provide Servant Leadership for Liberation of his fellow Nigerian was taken away by the Cold hands of Death.
We pray God to give President Umaru Musa Yar’adua eternal rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/8SEESTHUSu— Kingotoide (@Kingotoide2) May 5, 2019
To the greatest president we ever had as a country May you find peace with your lord President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua🙏 pic.twitter.com/QSVZ7W2mPz
— Ramadan Kareem 😍 (@ewaife0808) May 5, 2019
President Umaru Musa Yar’adua died on this day nine years ago.He was a honest man,a true democrat,respecter of the rule of law and a humble visionary.May Allah forgive his soul and grant him Aljanna Firdausi.Amin. pic.twitter.com/sBA1Pr6myE
— sani.s.takai (@sanitakai) May 5, 2019
On this day in 2010, president Umaru Musa Yar’Adua died. He had his flaws, but he brought peace to NigerDelta, respected the rule of law & was the ONLY president with enough INTEGRITY to ever make public a complete declaration of his assets!
May your gentle soul continue to rest pic.twitter.com/rcHhJTDvxX— King_Dano (@yusufdano) May 5, 2019
Your respect for democracy, rule of Law and freedom of speech… Remains indelible in our hearts… Rest on President Umaru Musa Yar’adua pic.twitter.com/JmmCPeOqBj
— Samson God’s Power (@SamzGodspower) May 5, 2019
Even death cannot fault the fact that late President Umaru Musa Yar’adua was a good man, he was a selfless leader who placed national interest above personal and ethnic gains, in him, nepotism was a taboo
An icon we looked up to
He died 9 years ago but better than living Buhari pic.twitter.com/kpBf3DozIx— Eniola Daniel (@BachelorEniola) May 5, 2019
Yar’Adua was born on August 16, 1951, and died May 5, 2010. He was the 13th leader of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
He won the 2007 presidential election and was sworn in on May 29, 2007.
As president, Yar’Adua inaugurated a presidential electoral reform committee to look into the legal factors, social and political institutions and security issues that affect the quality and credibility of elections in the country and to also make recommendations on improving the credibility of elections.
On June 28, 2007, he publicly declared his assets to become the first Nigerian president to do so.
