President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that Nigeria’s longest democratic era stands as a lasting tribute to former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar, describing him as a selfless leader who chose country over power. Vice President Kashim Shettima delivered the message on Tinubu’s behalf at a glittering ceremony in the Presidential Villa Banquet Hall on Friday, June 13, 2026. The event doubled as General Abubakar’s 84th birthday celebration and the public launch of three books chronicling his life, military service, and pivotal contributions to democracy and peace in Africa.…
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