A prominent Nigerian politician and former presidential candidate, Dr. Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim, has said former President, Muhammadu Buhari would be remembered as a patriot, advocate of transparency and modesty in public office.
In a statement by his media office in Abuja, the global business executive reminisced on his encounter with Buhari as well as their divergent positions on politics.
“I encountered him personally at the Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF), when my company, Set and Sell Communication, was responsible for the production of the Fund’s monthly Newspaper, PTF news between 1997 and 1998.
“The late president was the Chairman working cordially with his member/Secretary, Chief Tayo Akpata whose office was directly responsible for supervising our work.
“The General who was in love with the beauty of the full colored publication when such was rare in Nigeria gave the continuation of the publication its full support.”
In politics, Dr Hashim maintained, “even though we shared divergent political views and platforms on most occasions, the General did send his commendation through trusted relations on positions I held which he considered patriotic despite our different platforms.”
He prayed that God would comfort his family and give his loved ones the fortitude to bear the loss.