PRESIDENT TINUBU MOURNS PASSING OF FORMER PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari, who died today in London at about 4:30 pm following a prolonged illness. In a statement, President Tinubu expressed his deep condolences to the Buhari family.

Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the news in a statement. Bayo Onanuga said President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs. Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow, and offered his deep condolences. Bayo Onanuga further stated that President Tinubu has ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.

As a mark of respect for the departed leader, President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff. Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023 and also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.

Bayo Onanuga’s statement concluded with a message of condolences to the family, friends, and supporters of the late President Buhari.