Robert Mugabe watches a video presentation during the summit of the Southern African Development Community in Johannesburg, August 17, 2008. REUTERS/Mike Hutchings
Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna, says Robert Mugabe, ex-president of Zimbabwe ended tragically.
Mugabe, who ruled the country for more than three decades, died in Singapore on Friday.
Offering a condolence on Twitter, el-Rufai described Mugabe as a leader who meant well but stayed too long in power.
“May Robert Mugabe’s soul Rest in Peace. He started very well, stayed too long and ended tragically. An African hero all the same and a leader that honestly meant well. His life is a lesson for all in public leadership roles – groom successors and leave when ovation is still loud,” the governor wrote.
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May Robert Mugabe’s soul Rest in Peace. He started very well, stayed too long and ended tragically. An African hero all the same and a leader that honestly meant well. His life is a lesson for all in public leadership roles – groom successors and leave when ovation is still loud! https://t.co/D1iTaTU1CU
— Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai (@elrufai) September 6, 2019
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El-Rufai’s tweet drew some comments from Nigerians who suggested to the governor to direct his message to President Muhammadu Buhari who is serving a second term in office.
“Groom successors and leave when ovation is still loud!” @MBuhari you should have done that too, but so sorry it’s going to end tragically for you!” Abbalenex, a tweeter user wrote.
https://twitter.com/Abbalenex/status/1169901471619354624?s=20
I will borrow these words when Nigeria current president vacates that sit..
But will rather say have good plans,scammed Nigerians,started poorly,should have just left quietly but ended tragically..Advertisement— Saßu (@SabuDaniels) September 6, 2019
https://twitter.com/One_NewMan/status/1169929488542642177?s=20
Tell the same to Buhari and pick on or two from your advise so you don't end up the same, becasue you're already treading the same path of tragical ending. Nigerians are watching and taking notes of your political two faced moves
Advertisement— 🇳🇬 Ọkọ-ìyá Olaniyan 🇺🇬 (@akladus_2) September 6, 2019
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You're definitely sub tweeting Baba. He should have groomed and handed over to you after first tenure.
— AB Rahman (@ab_rahmanii) September 6, 2019
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YE Sir, kindly refer this piece of yours to mbuhari and the likes. Thoughtful of you anyways,but, charity begins at home. The ovation is loudest long long ago but,the sweetness of power won't draw reason.
Advertisement— Grand Masta (@grandmasta_01) September 6, 2019
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