Chapter 16 of 17

Realizing Democracy

The death of Shehu Musa Yar'Adua marked the loss of a distinguished statesman whose political legacy endured. The structures and networks he established laid the foundation for the People's Democratic Party's victory in 1999, while many leaders in other parties had roots in the PF, SDP, and PDM. The inauguration of President Olusegun Obasanjo and Vice President Atiku Abubakar symbolised the restoration of democracy that Yar'Adua championed. In 2007, his younger brother, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, became President, promoting a Seven-Point Agenda focused on national development and pledging leadership founded on honesty, transparency, accountability, and selfless service.

His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua addressing supporters during the South-East Presidential Campaign Rally
His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua addressing supporters during the South-East Presidential Campaign Rally
His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua addressing supporters during a Presidential Campaign Rally
His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua addressing supporters during a Presidential Campaign Rally
His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua at the South-South Presidential Campaign Rally
His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua at the South-South Presidential Campaign Rally
His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua addressing supporters during a Presidential Campaign Rally
His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua addressing supporters during a Presidential Campaign Rally
President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua delivering his inaugural address at the 2007 presidential swearing-in ceremony.
President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua delivering his inaugural address at the 2007 presidential swearing-in ceremony.
His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua during a Presidential Campaign Rally
His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua during a Presidential Campaign Rally
His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua during a Presidential Campaign Rally
His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua during a Presidential Campaign Rally
Ballot Paper Used in Nigeria’s 1999 Presidential Election
Ballot Paper Used in Nigeria’s 1999 Presidential Election
(L-R): Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua during a Presidential Campaign Rally
(L-R): Chief Olusegun Obasanjo and His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua during a Presidential Campaign Rally
Presidential candidate Umaru Musa Yar’Adua (second from right) with President Olusegun Obasanjo and running mate Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on the campaign trail
Presidential candidate Umaru Musa Yar’Adua (second from right) with President Olusegun Obasanjo and running mate Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on the campaign trail
His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua (right) alongside his vice-presidential running mate, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, at a campaign rally
His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua (right) alongside his vice-presidential running mate, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, at a campaign rally
His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua during a Presidential Campaign Rally
His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua during a Presidential Campaign Rally
His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua addressing supporters during the Presidential Campaign Rally
His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua addressing supporters during the Presidential Campaign Rally
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR
Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, GCON
Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, GCON
His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua during a Presidential Campaign Rally with his running mate Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua during a Presidential Campaign Rally with his running mate Goodluck Ebele Jonathan
Inauguration of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, GCFR: The Presidential Parade. Eagle Square, Abuja | May 29, 2007
Inauguration of President Umaru Musa Yar’Adua, GCFR: The Presidential Parade. Eagle Square, Abuja | May 29, 2007
(L-R): His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua taking the oath of office. Eagle Square, Abuja | May 29, 2007
(L-R): His Excellency Umaru Musa Yar’Adua taking the oath of office. Eagle Square, Abuja | May 29, 2007