Tinubu Declares “The Late Buhari Is Me” and Triggers Nationwide Debate

President Bola Tinubu stunned Nigerians at an Abuja event when he said, “The late Buhari is me. He was a partner. If I took over from him, is that not from myself?” His remark reframes the 2023 presidential handover as a personal continuation of authority rather than a democratic transition. Critics argue this view erodes the principle of electoral accountability. Legal experts and opposition figures have condemned the statement as constitutionally reckless. Many see it as blurring the line between two separate mandates and undermining voter choice. The comment comes shortly after the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, adding fresh sensitivity to discussions about political legacy and democratic norms in Nigeria.

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