All Progressives Congress (APC) State Chairmen Forum has paid tribute to the late former President, Muhammadu Buhari. The forum said he was ‘a towering figure in Nigeria’s political and democratic evolution, whose legacy of integrity, discipline, and selfless service will be remembered for ever’.

A statement by its chair and Lagos State APC Chair, Cornelius Ojelabi, reads: “Muhammadu Buhari was not just a national leader; he was a symbol of principled leadership and unwavering dedication to Nigeria. He inspired many with his commitment to fighting graft, promoting transparency, and securing the sovereignty and unity of our nation.”

The forum noted Buhari’s pivotal role in shaping the fortunes of the party and leading it to historic electoral victories in 2015 and 2019.

“His disciplined leadership, frugality in public office, and steadfast belief in the rule of law laid a foundation of accountability and reform in governance.

“As state chairmen of the party he helped to build, we are forever grateful for his visionary leadership and the trust he placed in the grassroots structures of the APC. His passing is a great loss not only to our party but to the nation as a whole,” the statement added.

The Forum commiserated with the Buhari family, the people of Katsina State, President Bola Tinubu, and the entire nation, and urged Nigerians to honor the former president’s legacy by upholding the values he stood for.

Plans are also underway by the party at both national and state levels to organise memorial activities in honor of the late president.