The Legacy of Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari: A Cautionary Tale for America’s National Security
Nigeria’s late ex-president Buhari rose promising reform but left behind a nation scarred by corruption and violence—an urgent lesson for America on the costs of failed leadership and weak sovereignty.
As Nigeria mourns the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari at 82, his legacy offers a stark reminder of what happens when leadership fails to secure national sovereignty and public safety in the face of deep-rooted challenges. Buhari, who led Africa’s most populous nation both as military ruler and democratically elected president, came to power promising to end corruption and restore order. Yet his tenure reveals a troubling pattern that resonates far beyond Nigeria’s borders.Can Strong Promises Alone Shield a Nation from Internal Chaos?Buhari’s election in 2015 marked a historic moment—he was the first opposition candidate to unseat an incumbent...
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