Nigeria, July 14 -- Borno South Senator, Ali Ndume, has said he regarded the late former Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, as his political mentor and a father figure due to his simplicity, integrity, and dedication to serving the nation.

Mr Ndume, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), said this in a statement on Sunday to mourn the passing of the late former president.

"The late President was a man I held in the highest regard - not merely as a statesman, but as a father figure and mentor whose simplicity, integrity, and commitment to national service deeply inspired me. Our bond was one built on mutual respect, sincerity, and fond familiarity," he said.

The senator also reflected on his cultural connection with ...