Abubakar laid foundation for Nigeria’s democratic stability – Thabo Mbeki (opens original article in a new tab)

Thabo Mbeki praised Abubakar for laying the foundation for Nigeria's democratic stability, describing him as one of Africa's foremost statesmen, though Mbeki could not attend physically due to a family bereavement.

• Abubakar laid foundation for Nigeria's democratic stability
• Thabo Mbeki described Abdulsalami as one of Africa's foremost statesmen
• Mbeki could not attend physically due to family bereavement