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 Nigerian presidential election held on 21 April 2007, and was sworn in on 29 May 2007.

He previously served as the Governor of Katsina state 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.[26] 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.

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 returened 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

Ehya
FTC abi
Man who started a good thing before handing over to Oga Jonah, that one start to scatter things, before Oga bubu finally scatter am patapata

Rip to the dead wey don tey

The best presidential that Nigeria ever had. May his soul continue to rest in peace.

This is a confirmation to the saying "Better thing no dey last".

But evil people even if they look weak, fragile and pale from the beginning, they will become stronger in health and wickedness after series of visit to UK and german hospitals.

Best president ever

Most Decisive and Orderly President to ever rule.

RIP.

Great man

Positive fulani

Noted

God punish Buhari

Our dear Parosident

Good People die young. Still don't know who designed it that way

90% of people born in August are not short people.

One of the Best President so far

One of the best presidents if not the best president Nigeria has ever had.

Rest well sir.

well we'll well

May Allah overlook his sins and make him among the dwellers of aljanah fridaus.

Shugaban kastinawa!!


Mazajen Nageria!!!




Allah ya sa ka huta!!!!!

What Nigeria could have been if He hadn't died.

Damnnn niggar
A man who got respect for the rule of law

Rip to the man who dreamt of tomorrow but couldn't live to see it....

Buhari wey see am no wor gree move along with the light of tomorrow

Rubbish

Rest on sir... You truly served your fatherland.

Posterity speaks about your legacy and it's a lasting one.

Still more useful than the Aso Rock mannequin

Nigerians have this funny way of seeing dead people as saints. No matter how bad or incompetent a politician is, as soon as he dies they suddenly start seeing him as the best. They forget all the hardships and the "cabals", clinging to power despite ill health, etc. They did the same with Abba Kyari the ex Chief of Staff, who knows if it will also be the same with Buhari?

What you left behind has changed o...

May his soul continue to rest easy

ignis:
The best presidential that Nigeria ever had. May his soul continue to rest in peace.

This is a confirmation to the saying "Better thing no dey last".

But evil people even if they look weak, fragile and pale from the beginning, they will become stronger in health and wickedness after series of visit to UK and german hospitals.

Honest question, why is he seen as the best?

Rest in peace

One of the best Nigeria president.

*Who go come Buhari burial ... Just in Case*