Tinubu, Jonathan, Ex-Nigerien President to Unveil Three-Volume Biography of Buhari

President Bola Tinubu, former President Goodluck Jonathan and former President of Niger Republic, Mahamadou Issoufou, are expected to headline the public presentation of a three-volume authorised biography of late former President Muhammadu Buhari.

The book presentation is scheduled for November 19, 2026, in Abuja, according to the chairman of the planning committee, former Minister of Water Resources, Suleiman Adamu.

Jonathan will serve as the chief presenter, Tinubu will attend as the guest of honour, while Issoufou will chair the occasion.

The biography, titled Muhammadu Buhari: The Authorised Biography, was written by Dr Udu Yakubu and published by May Publishing Limited.

Speaking at a press conference in Abuja on Wednesday, November 11, Adamu said the event was designed as a national occasion focused on history, leadership, public service and the preservation of Nigeria’s collective memory, rather than a political gathering.

He explained that the three-volume publication documents Buhari’s life, spanning his military career, political struggles, emergence as a democratically elected president and eight years in office between 2015 and 2023.

The first volume, The Phenomenon, examines Buhari’s origins, childhood, military formation, career, tenure as military Head of State and eventual rise to the presidency in 2015.

The second volume, The Presidency, focuses on his administration from 2015 to 2023, examining its policies, key personalities, major decisions, achievements, challenges and controversies.

The third volume, The Reckoning, provides a thematic assessment of his record, covering the economy, security, infrastructure, foreign affairs, anti-corruption, institutional reforms and social policy.

According to the author, the project involved more than two years of research, interviews, writing, editing and verification, drawing on official records, personal recollections, speeches and documentary materials.

Yakubu disclosed that Buhari personally authorised the biography during his lifetime, but maintained that the authorisation did not compromise his editorial independence.

He said the publication was intended to present different perspectives on the former president’s life and administration, allowing historical evidence and documented outcomes to inform public understanding.

The three volumes also carry forewords by former Nigerien President Mahamadou Issoufou, former Head of State General Yakubu Gowon and former Head of State General Abdulsalami Abubakar.

Organisers said the November 19 event would bring together Buhari’s family, former government officials, military officers, politicians, academics, diplomats, civil society representatives and members of the media.

They also encouraged universities, libraries and research institutions to acquire the books to support historical research and preserve records of Nigeria’s political development.