Former President Muhammadu Buhari Is Dead, Tinubu Reacts
Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has passed at the age of 82, as announced and confirmed by his former aide, Bashir Ahmad, and his spokesperson, Garba Shehu.
Garba Shehu in a short statement wrote:
The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London.
May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.”
Attesting to the sad development,
President Bola Tinubu in a statement through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Buhari died in London at about 4:30 pm on Sunday.
The statement also revealed that Tinubu has spoken with the former President’s widow, Mrs Aishat Buhari, and offered his deep condolences.
Tinubu also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany the former president’s body back to Nigeria.
As a mark of respect for the departed leader, Tinubu ordered that flags should be at half-staff.
The statement read in part, “President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
“President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.
“President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow, and offered his deep condolences.
“President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.
Buhari was Nigeria’s President from 2015 to 2023 who served as the military Head of State between January 1984 and August 1985.
Oluwaseun Adejumo reporting for The Pendulum Media
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