“The Only Thing I Miss Is Buhari”: Tinubu Declares As He Visits Katsina, Video Trends

“The Only Thing I Miss Is Buhari”: Tinubu Declares As He Visits Katsina, Video Trends

  • President Tinubu, during a dinner in Katsina state, declared that he misses former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as “Mr. Integrity”
  • Tinubu’s visit to Katsina was part of a two-day official engagement to commission completed projects under Governor Dikko Radda’s leadership
  • In a widely shared video, Tinubu praised Buhari’s commitment to the development of both Katsina state and Nigeria as a whole

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has openly expressed his admiration and longing for his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari, during a dinner event held in his honour in Katsina state on Friday, May 2.

Tinubu enjoys dinner with Katsina leaders, remembers Buhari
Tinubu enjoys dinner with Katsina leaders, declares he misses Buhari. Photo credit: Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Horacio Villalobos#Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images
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The president, who is on a two-day working visit to commission key projects by Governor Dikko Radda’s administration, made the remark while praising Buhari’s legacy of integrity and service to the nation.

In a trending video, Tinubu said:

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"I have enjoyed a meal and the company of the great people of Katsina. The only thing I miss is my predecessor in office, Muhammadu Buhari. As Mr. Integrity, he has loved this state and committed himself to the development of this country."

Nigerians react as Tinubu says he misses Buhari

Tinubu arrives Katsina for two-day state visit
In Katsina state, Tinubu said he missed Buhari, his predecessor. Photo credit: Dada Olusegun
Source: Facebook

Legit.ng compiled a few reactions from the comment section on X below;

@SteveIkenna1 tweeted:

"Buhari conspicuously absent… 2027 go sweet."

@N__prime tweeted:

"You are too late, after all the names calling him?"

@Ubando001 tweeted:

"Damage control, I thought they say that they inherited dead economy why now the Mr integrity? Jangle is maturing."

@Rozam1030 tweeted:

"The man has ran away from the country he destroyed."

@AnthonyMustaph tweeted:

"Buhari lives in Kaduna and currently visiting London.
"The biggest and loudest cry of agony you are going to hear from Biafruads and Obidiots in 2027 is going to come when after giving them false hope, the whole North would move to endorse the president for a second term."

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Legit.ng reported that President Bola Tinubu will inaugurate the Katsina Agricultural Mechanisation Centre, a major stride toward modernising farming in Northern Nigeria.

The centre, built by Woerka Nigeria Ltd., aims to boost food security, provide mechanised tools, and create skilled jobs through technology transfer.

Governor Radda’s administration viewed the project as a foundation for long-term agricultural growth and economic self-reliance in the region.

Watch the video below;

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Governor Dikko Radda declared Friday, May 2, as a work-free day for civil servants to join in welcoming President Bola Tinubu to Katsina state.

President Tinubu will commission several major projects executed by Governor Radda's administration during his visit.

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Governor Radda made this announcement during his Workers’ Day address on Thursday, May 1, 2025.

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Esther Odili (Politics and Current Affairs Editor) Esther Odili is a journalist and a Politics/Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng with 6+ years of experience. She Holds OND and HND in Mass Communication from the Nigerian Institue of Journalism (NIJ), where she was recognized as the best student in print journalism in 2018. Before joining Legit.ng, Esther has worked with other reputable media houses, such as the New Telegraph newspaper and Galaxy Television. In 2024, Esther obtained a certificate in advanced digital reporting from the Google News Initiative. Email: esther.odili@corp.legit.ng.