‘Late President Yar’Adua’s Absence Is Still felt’ – Tambuwal

The former governor of Sokoto State, Senator Aminu Tambuwal, has said the absence of the late former president, Umaru Yar’Adua, is still felt 16 years after his demise.

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Naija News reports that Tambuwal said this in a statement on Tuesday, in commemoration of Yar’Adua’s death on May 5, 2010.

Tambuwal said the late Nigerian leader was guided by principle and not noise or theatrics.

According to him, Yar’Adua carried the burden of leadership with dignity, always conscious of Nigeria’s fragile unity and the need to protect it

He said, “For Nigeria, Umaru Musa Yar’Adua is not just a memory, he is a defining chapter.

“On May 5, 2010, the nation stood still as a leader of rare humility and quiet strength took his final breath. It was not just the passing of a President, it was the closing of a moment in our democratic journey that continues to shape our politics even today.

“President Yar’Adua was not driven by noise or theatrics. He was guided by principle. His respect for the rule of law was not a slogan, it was a standard he lived by.

“In an era where power often seeks dominance, he chose restraint, believing firmly that institutions must be stronger than individuals. He carried the burden of leadership with dignity, always conscious of Nigeria’s fragile unity and the need to protect it.

“His vision was clear: a country governed by systems, not personalities. For many of us, he was more than a leader. He was a reference point. A reminder that integrity in public office is not an illusion, but a choice.

“Sixteen years later, his absence is still felt. The questions he raised about governance, accountability, and nation-building remain as relevant as ever.

“Today, we remember not just how he died, but how he lived. We honour a man who chose decency in power, humility in leadership, and faith in Nigeria. Life is fleeting, but legacy endures.”