"Please Pardon Me": Buhari’s Last Words While Leaving Presidency Resurfaces in Video
- A resurfaced video of former President Muhammadu Buhari has sparked fresh public emotion and reflection
- In the clip, Buhari offers a heartfelt apology, acknowledging the possibility of having hurt fellow Nigerians during his presidency
- The emotional farewell has reignited debate about his legacy, humility, and the cost of leadership
A poignant video clip of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has resurfaced online, stirring fresh emotional reactions among citizens and political observers.
In the footage, captured during his departure from office, Buhari issued a heartfelt plea for forgiveness, acknowledging that his leadership may have caused pain to some Nigerians.

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Buhari’s emotional final words at end of tenure
Speaking in the video, the former President said:
“Whoever thought there had been some form of injustice on him, we are all humans. 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.”
His remarks, described by many viewers as deeply personal and uncharacteristically vulnerable, have reignited conversations about his presidential legacy, decisions made during his administration, and the long-lasting impact on those who felt marginalised or overlooked.
Public reactions to Buhari’s apology
Observers noted that Buhari’s admission offered a rare moment of reflection, with many Nigerians expressing a mixture of empathy, criticism, and reflection on social platforms.
Some praised the gesture as a sign of humility, while others viewed it as a late reckoning after years of controversial policies.
The video’s reemergence has not only struck a chord with audiences but has also sparked fresh debate about accountability and emotional closure in Nigerian politics.
See the video below:
Speaking with Legit.ng, AbdulRasheed Hussaini, a public expert based in Nigeria, explained what Buhari’s parting emotional words meant:
“The resurfaced video of Muhammadu Buhari’s farewell apology, where he admits, “There is no doubt I hurt some people and I wish they pardon me”, is a rare moment of vulnerability from a leader often perceived as stoic and reserved. It’s stirring public emotion not just because of the words, but because of what they represent: a reckoning with power, imperfection, and legacy.”

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Predictions about Buhari that came to pass
Legit.ng earlier reported that on Sunday, July 13, Nigeria's 7th and 15th President, Muhammadu Buhari, passed away in a London clinic after a prolonged illness.
The former military Head of State's death has plunged Nigeria into mourning, with tributes pouring in for him from Nigerian political players and beyond. In 2015, the Spiritual Director of the Adoration Ministry, Enugu, Rev. Fr. Ejike Mbaka, had predicted that Muhammadu Buhari would defeat the incumbent Nigerian President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, and this came to pass.
Opposition candidate Muhammadu Buhari won the presidential election by more than 2.5 million votes, leading Jonathan to concede defeat on March 31. It is noteworthy that it was the first time an incumbent lost his re-election bid in the country. Many months after the prophecy, Mbaka, who spoke through his media aide, Maximus Ugwuoke, as per a Punch report, said he did not regret what he said and dismissed claims he received money from Buhari.
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