President Muhammadu
Buhari has described the late former President of Kenya, Daniel Arap Moi as “a
frontline nationalist who gave his best
for the development of his country and was a key factor in the stability of the
East African region and Africa in general.”
In a message of
condolence to President Uhuru Kenyatta, the government and the people of Kenya,
President Buhari said: “From a humble
beginning (as a school teacher), the late Arap Moi became a politician, a
committed democrat, was elected President, upheld the values of democracy and
worked for its sustenance throughout his lifetime.”
The President
recalls that the longest serving President of the country voluntarily handed
over to his successor in 2002 in an election having ruled the country since
1978, a feat that was uncommon at that time.
President Buhari
urges Kenyans to uphold the ideals of love, peace, progress, unity and loyalty
that the late statesman stood for even as he calls on other African leaders to
emulate these virtues.
He prays that God
Almighty will repose his soul and comfort family and friends as they mourn the
departed statesman.
