Abdulsalami shares Buhari’s final moments in London hospital

Former Nigerian Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has recounted the final moments of late President Muhammadu Buhari, revealing that both men were receiving medical treatment at the same hospital in London before Buhari’s death.

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Abdulsalami disclosed the details during a televised interview, stating that he had just been discharged when news broke of Buhari’s passing. He immediately returned to the hospital to console the former president’s family and assist with preparations to return the body home for burial.

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Their relationship, he said, spanned more than sixty years, beginning in their early days in the Nigerian military. The two men had served in the same combat sector during the civil war, sharing experiences that shaped their careers and bond.

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Reflecting on Buhari’s time as a civilian president, Abdulsalami described him as someone who tried to tackle corruption head-on. However, he noted that many within Buhari’s administration did not meet the expectations set by their leader. This, he said, created gaps between policy and delivery during Buhari’s time in office.

Abdulsalami also spoke on what Buhari’s death could mean for Nigeria’s political scene. According to him, the former president’s passing marks a turning point, one that may usher in a shift in how politics is practiced in the country. He expressed hope that this shift would bring positive change, especially in leadership accountability and national unity.

As Nigeria continues to mourn Buhari, tributes have poured in from across the country and beyond. Abdulsalami’s personal reflections offered a rare glimpse into the final days of a leader who left a complex legacy behind—one marked by strong anti-graft rhetoric, military discipline, and mixed reviews on his administration’s performance.