Abuja: Former Nigerian president Muhammad Buhari has passed away at the age of 82. Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s leader twice—first in the 1980s as a military head of state and later in 2015 as a democratically elected president—leaves behind a complex and multifaceted legacy in Nigerian politics.
According to France24.com, Buhari’s leadership was marked by significant achievements and controversies. His initial tenure as a military leader was characterized by a strict approach to governance and efforts to combat corruption, which earned him both praise and criticism. His return to power in 2015 as a civilian president was largely seen as a turning point in Nigeria’s democratic journey, although his administration faced challenges, including economic difficulties and security issues.
In another political development, Cameroon’s President Paul Biya, aged 92, has announced his intention to run for an eighth term in the upcoming October elections. Biya took to social media to express his commitment to the nation, promising that the best is yet to come. However, according to ABN News, human rights groups have criticized Biya’s decision, arguing that it hinders necessary political transition and raises concerns about the state of democracy in Cameroon.