From Tears to Criticism: Buhari’s Death Ignites a National Online Debate.

From Tears to Criticism: Buhari’s Death Ignites a National Online Debate.

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As Nigeria bids farewell to former President Muhammadu Buhari today in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, emotions run high across the country.

While some travel across the world to attend his burial, others are revisiting the darker chapters of Buhari’s leadership.

Social media is flooded with posts recalling his military junta from 1983–1985 and his controversial civilian presidency from 2015–2023.

Critics argue that his regime ranks among the harshest in Nigeria’s history, citing economic stagnation, human rights abuses, and suppression of dissent.

Despite Buhari’s pre-recorded video asking forgiveness from anyone he may have wronged, many Nigerians remain divided.

His burial has become more than a farewell — it’s a national reckoning with a complex legacy that continues to stir debate.

See below for reactions from various segments of the Nigerian population on social media.

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— Kunle (@skinnyniggr) July 13, 2025

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— Chisom Ogamba (@CP_Ogamba) July 13, 2025

And the 66th “ #GRAMMYs drummer boy award” category goes to Davido 🏆 pic.twitter.com/SC7A09QNBR

— STARBOY GUCCI🖤🦉🖤 (@GucciStarboi) February 4, 2024

I’m nosey. What he did? Why yall celebrating?

There is no doubt I hurt some people and I wish they pardon me. And those that think I’ve hurt them so much, please pardon me.”

– President Muhammadu Buhari (17/12/1942-13/07/2025) pic.twitter.com/NuT3wiG6uw

— Yeyetunde’s Blog (@YeyetundeB) July 15, 2025