This collection, Quotable Quotes by Muhammadu Buhari, offers a concise yet compelling insight into the thoughts, convictions, and rhetoric of one of Nigeria’s most influential political figures. As a former military Head of State (1983–1985) and two-term democratically elected President (2015–2023), Muhammadu Buhari’s words have shaped national discourse for decades.
From reflections on integrity, leadership, and security to remarks on democracy, governance, and the fight against corruption, these selected quotes capture the tone and tenor of a man often described as austere, principled, and enigmatic. Whether in formal addresses, interviews, or off-the-cuff remarks, Buhari’s statements reflect both his worldview and the enduring challenges of Nigerian nationhood:
- “Attack on Boko Haram is attack on the North.”
- “My wife belongs in my kitchen, my living room and the other room.”
- “Nigerian youths want to sit and do nothing.”
- “Religion is a personal affair. Visit Mecca or Jerusalem with your own funds.”
- “I will continue to show total commitment to the Sharia movement…God willing, we will not stop the agitation.”
- “A lot of people hoped I died during my ill-health.”
- “I belong to everybody and I belong to nobody.”
- “If we don’t kill corruption, corruption will kill Nigeria.”
- “We shall send corrupt politicians to Kirikiri.”
- “Change does not just happen; you and I must play our part.”
- “If you make the mistake of voting for the PDP, I assure you, you will regret it.”
- “Technically, we have won the war against Boko Haram.”
- “We cannot claim victory without rescuing the Chibok girls.”
- “Nigeria’s unity is settled and not negotiable.”
- “This campaign is the third and last for me.”
- “If what happened in 2011 happens again in 2015, the dog and the baboon will be soaked in blood.
- “Elections need not be a do-or-die affair.”
- “I will not offer myself again for election.”
- “Every new government inherits problems…Nigerians want solutions, not a recitation of problems inherited.”
- “We will encourage our countrymen to stay at home, work hard, and earn respectably.”
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