Nigeria: Buhari Eulogises Arap Moi

5 February 2020

Abuja — President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday in Abuja described the late former President of Kenya, Mr. 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."

A statement by presidential spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina, said Buhari in a message of condolence to President Uhuru Kenyatta, the government and the people of Kenya, 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."

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