FORMER PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI PASSES AWAY IN LONDON CLINIC
Former President Muhammadu Buhari has passed away at the age of 82 in a clinic in London, United Kingdom. The news of his demise was announced by his former spokesperson, Garba Shehu, in a statement on Sunday. Former Spokesperson, Garba Shehu said, “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.” Garba Shehu’s statement brought the sad news to Nigerians and the international community. Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s president from 2015 to 2023, had been battling an undisclosed ailment and was receiving treatment at the London hospital. Funeral arrangements are expected to be announced in the coming hours, as tributes begin to pour in from across Nigeria. Garba Shehu’s announcement has sparked an outpouring of condolences, with many paying tribute to Buhari’s leadership and legacy. The former president’s passing marks the end of an era in Nigerian politics, and his contributions to the country’s development will be remembered for generations to come. As the nation mourns the loss of this iconic leader, Garba Shehu’s words will continue to resonate, as Nigerians pray for the repose of Buhari’s soul. May Allah grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.