From military ruler to democrat - ex-Nigeria President Buhari's life in pictures
Summary
Muhammadu Buhari, the former president of Nigeria, passed away at age 82. He first became Nigeria's leader after a military coup and later transitioned to an elected president. Buhari's leadership was marked by efforts to fight corruption and insecurity, but faced challenges, including an economic recession during his first term.Key Facts
- Muhammadu Buhari became Nigeria's military leader after a coup in 1983.
- He was overthrown and placed under house arrest by a new military group after two years.
- Buhari ran for president in democratic elections multiple times, succeeding in 2015.
- He was the first opposition candidate in Nigeria to win against an incumbent president.
- His presidency faced economic challenges, including a recession in his first term.
- Buhari was popular in northern Nigeria, where he was born.
- Despite a rocky first term, he was re-elected for a second term in 2019.
- Buhari died in a London clinic and left a mixed legacy as both a reformer and a controversial leader.
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