{"id":198928,"date":"2026-04-16T23:07:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-16T22:07:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/uncategorized\/buhari-was-a-partner-i-took-over-from-myself-tinubu"},"modified":"2026-04-17T00:18:39","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T23:18:39","slug":"buhari-was-a-partner-i-took-over-from-myself-tinubu","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/nigeria\/policy\/buhari-was-a-partner-i-took-over-from-myself-tinubu","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Buhari was a partner, I took over from myself\u2019 \u2013 Tinubu"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>President Bola Tinubu has said his administration is a continuation of that of his predecessor, late Muhammadu Buhari.<\/p>\n<p>Describing the late ex-President as a partner, Tinubu he took over from himself.<\/p>\n<p>Tinubu made the remarks while addressing the 36 state coordinators of the Renewed Hope Ambassadors (RHA) during a meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking, Tinubu described Buhari as a partner in leadership, stressing that the transition between both administrations should not be seen as a break but a continuation.<\/p>\n<p>He said, \u201cThe truth is I took over from myself. The late Buhari is me; he was a partner. If I took over from him, is that not from myself?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He acknowledged the challenges facing the country, urging Nigerians and members of the RHA to remain patient and committed to ongoing reforms.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf something is wrong, fine live with it, correct it, move on. It\u2019s not going to be easy,\u201d Tinubu stated.<\/p>\n<p>The President further assured supporters that the sacrifices being made would yield positive outcomes, expressing confidence in his leadership and vision for the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo many of you that are travelling with me, I can stand before you, you will not regret it,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting had in attendance top government officials, including Vice President Kashim Shettima, All Progressives Congress, APC, governors, and party leaders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Nigeria<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Nigeria. President Bola Tinubu has said his administration is a continuation of that of his predecessor, late Muhammadu Buhari. Describing the late ex-President as a partner, Tinubu he took over from himself. 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