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Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by lalasticlala(m): 9:09am On Aug 16, 2020
Umaru Musa Yar'Adua Turns 69 Today

Umaru Musa Yar'Adua (16 August 1951– 5 May 2010) was a Nigerian politician who was the President of Nigeria from 2007 to 2010. He was declared the winner of the controversial Nigerian presidential election held on 21 April 2007, and was sworn in on 29 May 2007.

He previously served as the Governor of Katsina from 1999 to 2007; and was a member of the People's Democratic Party (PDP). In 2009, Yar'Adua left for Saudi Arabia to receive treatment for pericarditis. He returned to Nigeria on 24 February 2010, where he died on 5 May.

Illness

President Yar'Adua left Nigeria on 23 November 2009, and was reported to be receiving treatment for pericarditis at a clinic in Saudi Arabia. He was not seen in public again, and his absence created a power vacuum which was usurped by a cabal.[27] On 22 January 2010, the Supreme Court of Nigeria ruled that the Federal Executive Council (FEC) had fourteen days to decide a resolution on whether Yar'Adua was "incapable of discharging the functions of his office". The ruling also stated that the Federal Executive Council should hear testimony of five doctors, one of whom should be Yar'Adua's personal physician.

Doctrine of necessity

On 10 February 2010, the Senate controversially used the "doctrine of necessity" to transfer Presidential Powers to Vice President Goodluck Jonathan, and declared him Acting President, with all the accompanying powers, until Yar'Adua returned to full health. The power transfer, considered illegal by some, has been called a "coup without the word" by opposition lawyers and lawmakers. However, there are others that felt the power vacuum would lead to instability and a possible military takeover.

Health

In 2007, Umaru Yar'Adua, who suffered from a kidney condition, challenged his critics to a game of squash in an endeavor to end speculations about his health. On 6 March 2007 he was flown to Germany for medical reasons, further fomenting rumors about his health. His spokesperson said this was due to stress and quoted Yar'Adua as saying he was fine and would soon be back to campaigning. Another report, which was rejected by Yar'Adua's spokesperson, claims that Yar'Adua collapsed after suffering a possible heart attack.

Wealth

On 28 June 2007, Yar'Adua publicly revealed his declaration of assets from May (becoming the first Nigerian president to do so), according to which he had ₦856,452,892 (US$5.8 million) in assets, ₦19 million ($0.1 million) of which belonged to his wife. He also had ₦88,793,269.77 ($0.5 million) in liabilities. This disclosure, which fulfilled a pre-election promise he made, was intended to set an example for other Nigerian politicians and discourage corruption.

Death and aftermath

On 24 February 2010, Yar'Adua returned to Abuja under the cover of darkness. His state of health was unclear, but there was speculation that he was still on a life support machine. Various political and religious figures in Nigeria had visited him during his illness saying he would make a recovery. Yar'Adua died on 5 May at the Aso Rock Presidential Villa. An Islamic burial took place on 6 May in his hometown in Katsina.

The Federal Government of Nigeria declared a seven-day mourning period. Acting President Goodluck Jonathan said "Nigeria has lost the jewel on its crown and even the heavens mourn with our nation tonight. As individuals and as a nation we prayed for the recovery of Mr President. But we take solace in the fact that the Almighty is the giver and taker of all life."

US President Barack Obama offered condolences, stating: "He was committed to creating lasting peace and prosperity within Nigeria's own borders, and continuing that work will be an important part of honoring his legacy."

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Umaru_Musa_Yar%27Adua

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by etzmztagenius: 9:10am On Aug 16, 2020
Happy birthday best Nigerian President

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by Nelly4you: 9:13am On Aug 16, 2020
nawa oo too bad he's gone
he's even younger than our president
what a good man he is rest in peace sir
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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by IvarTheBoneless: 9:13am On Aug 16, 2020
Yaradu'a's short rule has been seen in a positive light by many people.

I wish people like naptu2, scholes0 and jetleeee who often make facts-driven and objective analysis can assess this man.

From the little seen, would he have done well for Nigeria or was he a flash in the pan?

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by Cti28(m): 9:13am On Aug 16, 2020
Happy birthday sir.

Wished you completed your tenure. Your home state Katsina has been reduced to a war Zone. We now have a nepotic and a clueless president. The Bokoharam you handled with an Iron fist, are now been pampered and offered first class treatment. The country is in shambles.

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by Fheelzz(m): 9:13am On Aug 16, 2020
Prolly the thebest 9ja ever had

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by Abboki: 9:14am On Aug 16, 2020
cool
Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by optimus106(m): 9:14am On Aug 16, 2020
That man had this country moving to the next level...

Not those APC mofoz in Aso Rock

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by dahgifted(m): 9:14am On Aug 16, 2020
Hbd presido!

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by 1x2x3: 9:14am On Aug 16, 2020
We miss you.

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by Nobody: 9:14am On Aug 16, 2020
Most overrated president ever angry

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by munphildusky: 9:14am On Aug 16, 2020
Happy Birthday to the People's man

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by Ofunaofu: 9:14am On Aug 16, 2020
Oh! Yar Adua, the only president that reduce fuel pump price from ₦75 to ₦65. Maybe, just maybe if he had completed his tenure as president we wouldn't have had anything to do with this current disaster of a president.

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by prince985(m): 9:15am On Aug 16, 2020
69 nice grin

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by Meringe(m): 9:15am On Aug 16, 2020
I miss you my dear Umaru. You were a good man and your name is richer than Dangote's wealth.
Happy posthumous birthday.

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by Kingpele(m): 9:15am On Aug 16, 2020
Chai, life keep teaching us to be grateful to God by living by his own will but we ignore this warnings.... We seek comfort in vanity but the giver of life is most important and most powerful, he could take the life, he freely gave without any consequences, whether rich or poor... I have seen poverty and now I see prosperity but the most important feeling is being in peace with God, the joy and peace of following God will for your life is greater than the pleasures of prosperity nor the pains of poverty, the peace of God is pure and eternal beyond earthly realities and religion, fear God cos he loves u and want the best for you.. Our God is pure love and eternal pleasures of life, he alone is life and God even my lord Jesus Christ, give your life to God for your own good, poverty is vanity and wealth is vanity, God alone is the supreme reality

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by ProudlyNGN: 9:16am On Aug 16, 2020
Hustle woo so that Dem go dey Celebrate your Ordinary Birthday even if you are Dead.
Sometimes the World No Just Balance I Swear.

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by Nobody: 9:16am On Aug 16, 2020
He was a president of the people, not the dictators we have now

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by Meringe(m): 9:16am On Aug 16, 2020
I miss you my dear Umaru. You were a good man and your name is richer than Dangote's wealth.
Happy posthumous birthday.

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by money121(m): 9:16am On Aug 16, 2020
Ok

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by athaboi(f): 9:16am On Aug 16, 2020
Happy birthday better person

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by Gpromise1(m): 9:16am On Aug 16, 2020
etzmztagenius:
Happy birthday best Nigerian President
�✔️

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by styless(f): 9:17am On Aug 16, 2020
He was a good president and looks like a kindhearted man.

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by Birdeyeview: 9:17am On Aug 16, 2020
The man who had a great vision for Nigeria.
Not the illiterate we have as president
That cannot address the common masses fluently.
Shame on buhaari

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by Lexusgs430: 9:17am On Aug 16, 2020
To what end.........
Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by Opexzy: 9:17am On Aug 16, 2020
He meant well for the nation, the only president that acknowledged that the system that put him in the sit of power is gravely corrupt. He is a better man in contrast to the one currently occupying space but has no weight in the state house with an exception of his power drunk wife.

May his soul continue to rest his peace.

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Re: Umaru Musa Yar'adua's 69th Posthumous Birthday Is Today by nkwuocha1: 9:18am On Aug 16, 2020
The Only Hausa Fulani president Ndigbo adore.Continue to rest in peace.May the almighty Allah punish Buhari along with his mother in law.

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