Chapter 17 of 17

Realizing Democracy

The family's public service continued in Shehu's younger brother, Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, who in 2007 was elected President of Nigeria.

South-East Campaign Rally
Umaru Musa Yar'Adua at the PDP South-East presidential campaign rally.
On the Campaign Trail
Umaru Musa Yar'Adua during a PDP presidential campaign rally.
South-South Campaign Rally
Umaru Musa Yar'Adua at the South-South presidential campaign rally.
Addressing Supporters
Umaru Musa Yar'Adua addressing supporters at a People's Democratic Party campaign rally.
The Inaugural Address, 2007
President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua delivering his inaugural address at the 2007 swearing-in, the first handover from one elected civilian president to another in Nigeria's history.
Addressing Supporters
Umaru Musa Yar'Adua addressing supporters at a People's Democratic Party campaign rally.
Addressing Supporters
Umaru Musa Yar'Adua addressing supporters at a People's Democratic Party campaign rally.
1999 Presidential Ballot Paper
A ballot paper used in Nigeria's 1999 presidential election.
With President Obasanjo
Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, centre, with Chief Olusegun Obasanjo at a campaign rally.
The Campaign Ticket
Presidential candidate Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, second from right, with President Olusegun Obasanjo and running mate Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.
With His Running Mate
Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, right, with his running mate Goodluck Ebele Jonathan at a campaign rally.
On the Campaign Trail
Umaru Musa Yar'Adua during a presidential campaign rally.
On the Campaign Trail
Umaru Musa Yar'Adua addressing supporters ahead of the 2007 general elections.
President Obasanjo, 1999
Official portrait of Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR, President of Nigeria (1999-2007), at the birth of the Fourth Republic.
Vice President Atiku, 1999
Official portrait of Vice President Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, GCON, at the birth of the Fourth Republic in 1999.
The Campaign Ticket
Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, left, at a campaign rally with his running mate Goodluck Ebele Jonathan.
The Inauguration Parade, 2007
The presidential parade at the inauguration of President Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, Eagle Square, Abuja, 29 May 2007.
The Oath of Office, 2007
Umaru Musa Yar'Adua, left, taking the oath of office, Eagle Square, Abuja, 29 May 2007.