Late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
By Dianabasi Effiong
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
This was made known in a statement on Sunday by Bayo Onanuga,
Special Adviser to the President,
Information and Strategy.
According to the statement the former President “died today in London at about 4.30 p.m., following a prolonged illness.”
It stated, “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.”
The former President was elected Nigeria’s President twice (2015 and 2019).
He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.
“President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader,” the statement added. FC
