The Governor of Abia State, Dr. Alex Otti, has condoled with the Federal Government on the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. In a statement, Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, said Governor Otti sent his condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the federal government, and the family of the deceased former president.

Ferdinand Ekeoma quoted Governor Otti as saying, “Governor Otti sends his condolences to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency, Sen. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, the federal government of Nigeria and the family of the deceased former president.” Ferdinand Ekeoma further stated that Governor Otti prayed for the eternal repose of the former president’s soul. “Governor Otti, on behalf of his family and the good people of Abia State, enjoins the ex-President’s family and loved ones to bear his demise with fortitude, while praying that God grants his soul eternal repose,” Ferdinand Ekeoma said.