The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, on Thursday, commended Muhammadu Buhari for his efforts during his tenure as President of Nigeria.
The monarch made the remarks during a two-day courtesy visit to the former President at his country home in Daura, Katsina State.
The visit, the statement said, provided an opportunity for meaningful discussions between the revered monarch and the former President on key issues essential to Nigeria’s continued development.
The statement quoted the monarch as saying, “He’s 30 years younger right now,” reflecting not only Ooni’s affection for the former leader but also his optimistic outlook on Buhari’s life post-presidency.
He added, “I can happily tell the whole of Nigeria that he’s living super well. When you see him, you will be completely shocked at how relaxed and vibrant he is, radiating good spirits. He looks remarkably younger than his age, and God has truly blessed him with renewed good health.”
The Ooni particularly highlighted that Buhari’s unique experiences as both a former military and civilian President, along with his significant support base in the northern regions, have the potential to ease governance challenges for the current administration.