The political life of the President of the former Nigeria

Mohammadu Bukhari’s life has followed the dramatic changes in Nigeria’s politics over the last five decades – and he has often been at the center of events.

The former Nigerian president, who died on Sunday at the age of 82, became the country’s military leader after a coup, was closed by a new junta, after which he was rediscovered decades later to win the democratic election presidency.

Often depicted in dark glasses or thick, black frames with frames, traditional Zanna Cap and a wide smile, much of Buhari’s life is played in a public place.

Bukhari – pictured here in 1977 with the then King of Sweden Carl XVI Gustaf and Sheikh Ahmed Ahmed Zaki Yamani in 1977 – began his military career straight from school.

By the time this photo was taken, Bukhari rose to become a regional military commander.

Several years later, in 1983, the soldiers removed President Shehu Shagari.

Although Bukhari took on the role of a military ruler, he denied that he had drawn the coup, saying that he was simply installed by senior commanders who need a figure. Other accounts describe Bukhari as a play of more active role in absorption.

After a two -year rule with a fist characterized by a crusade against corruption and various human rights violations, Bukhari himself was overthrown. The new junta put it under house arrest for three years.

In 2003, after decades of politics, Bukhari decided to have another leading country.

This time he bidders the highest work through democratic elections – to run for the party of all Nigerian peoples (Anpp).

Here he can be seen to the right, with his running mate Chuba Ozadigo on the left and the chairman of Anpp Don Ethbibet.

Bukhari was well beaten by the Olusigun Obasandjo in 2003 and he made two other unsuccessful tracks for the presidency in 2007 and 2011.

Despite these unsuccessful offers, he has accumulated supporters, including disgruntled young people, with his promises to fight corruption and uncertainty.

Bukhari was particularly popular in northern Nigeria, the region he was born.

Here, during the 2015 elections, a sign showed in the city of Kaduna is shown, telling passers -by that locals will only vote for “grandmother” of Buhari.

Ultimately, Bukhari was elected in 2015, with the best acting President Gudluk Jonathan.

He made a story by becoming the first candidate for opposition to win a common election.

The historical moment Jonathan called Bukhari To retreat was shot on the camera.

But after he finally took office, Bukhari’s first term was Rocky. The economy has entered a recession for the first time in a decade and security crises have accumulated.

When Bukhari’s wife – pictured below – publicly criticizes his administration, the president cause indignation by saying she belonged to the kitchenS

Despite the challenges of its first term, Bukhari was re -elected in 2019.

As the president of one of the largest economies in Africa, he toured the world, attending high-profile summit meetings and meeting his state leaders.

Bukhari was greeted by Queen Elizabeth at a community leaders’ meeting in 2015.

Earlier in 2015, he was greeted in the White House by the then US President Barack Obama.

After his death, at a clinic in London, Bukhari remembered some as a person who violated his campaign promises and crushed disagreement.

From others, he was a champion in order who tried the best against the background of a dysfunctional political system.

In respect of his old rival, Jonathan describes Bukhari as a man who “was selfless in his commitment to his duty and serves the country with a character and a deep sense of patriotism.”