5th May, 2016
Six years after the death of Nigeria’s former president, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua citizens of the most populous black nation have taken to social media to pay glowing tribute to the soft-spoken president whose term as number one citizen was truncated by illness.
It would be recalled that Yar’Adua left Nigeria for pericarditis treatment at a clinic in Saudi Arabia. But returned to Nigeria after rumours that he was dead.
On 5 May at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa he was declared dead and according to Islamic rites, he was buried on 6 May in his hometown in Katsina.
Remembering him, Nigeria took to social media to praise Yar’Adua as governor and president.
Today we remember our late former president, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua who was in office from 29 May 2007 – 5 May 2010. pic.twitter.com/zSog1zqYBv
— PDP Nigeria (@PdpNigeria) May 5, 2016
On this day in 2010, we lost President Umaru Musa Yar'adua. One of the best Presidents Nigeria had. Rest in peace! pic.twitter.com/w7pxuLa3U1
— Maryam Abubakar (@mareeyama) May 5, 2016
Six years ago today.
R.I.P. Umaru Musa Yar'adua. pic.twitter.com/erywWuKpJq— Ricochet! (@haruna_hp) May 5, 2016
The goods ones don't last
the best president we've had. May the soul of Umaru Musa Yar'Adua continue to rest in peace. Ameen🙏🏻🙏🏻— Assistant boyfrnd (@Haceeno) May 5, 2016
Nigeria never had a calm president like late Umar Musa Yar'Adua. May Allah bless his soul and may it find eternal peace. Ameen🙏
— Nuha (@AuuntyNunu) May 5, 2016
May the soul of Umaru Musa Yar'Adua continue to rest in peace. Amen.
— Mr. Aye Dee (@MrAyeDee) May 5, 2016
Nigeria lost a jewel on its crown, today we mourn, remember and pray. May the soul of Umaru musa Yar'adua rest in jannah.
— King in the north (@Sir_Pharuk) May 5, 2016
For Umar Musa Yar'adua. The people's president. Bringer of ease, prosperity and peace.
But Death does spare even the beautiful.We salute!
— Abuobakar Ikemefuna (@Ngugievuti) May 5, 2016
Exactly 6 years today we lost President Musa Yar'adua….One of the best.
May he rest in peace."
— I'm TAKEN (@YinkaDerek) May 5, 2016
Today Marks Exactly 6Years To the Death of Late Nigerian Ex pres, Umaru Musa Yar'adua. May his Gentle Soul continue to Rest in Perfect peace
— Gustavo'22 (@Mansoor__ace) May 5, 2016
On this day, Yar’Adua died on 5 May at the Aso Rock Villa. we remember our late President Mr Rules of law. RIP pic.twitter.com/02ETIXJg34
— PDP Youth Frontier (@PDPNYF) May 5, 2016
6 years ago, Umar Musa Yar'Adua, 13th Head of State of Nigeria
(2007-2010), died in office.. Rip "True Hero".— The Victorious OVO ✍ (@Vospeaks) May 5, 2016
To late President Umar Musa Yar'adua, may almighty Allah continue to bless your grave and grants you Aljajana firidaus. Rest in peace
— Olayiwola Kazeem (@kezinshen) May 5, 2016
Six yrs after, may the soul of Late Umaru Musa Yar'adua continue to rest in Jannah
— ibromuty (@IbraheemMuti) May 5, 2016