Late Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Old Video Seeking for Forgiveness Resurface Online

Buhari apologize for hurting in any case

A resurfaced video of the late former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, speaking about forgiveness has stirred deep emotions across the country. The touching clip, originally recorded in May 2023, was recently shared online by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, following the president’s passing. Buhari died at the age of 82 on Sunday, July 13, in a London clinic, leaving many Nigerians in mourning.

In the emotional throwback video, President Buhari openly reflected on his time in office and acknowledged that some of his decisions may have caused pain to certain individuals. With humility, he expressed a heartfelt plea for forgiveness from those who felt wronged during his leadership. He stated, “There is no doubt I hurt some people, and I wish they would pardon me… please pardon me.”

The late president’s final message on forgiveness has sparked conversations online, with many Nigerians reacting to the sincerity and vulnerability in his words. As tributes continue to pour in, the video stands as a poignant reminder of Buhari’s human side and his desire to leave behind a legacy not just of governance, but also of reconciliation and peace.

With his death, Nigeria bids farewell to a leader whose tenure was marked by both achievements and controversies, and whose final words continue to resonate in the hearts of many.

Watch the video here:

Throwback of Late President Muhammadu Buhari seeking forgiveness from those he offended pic.twitter.com/lGQLKqMxa1

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