The former Labour Party presidential candidate, Peter Obi has expressed deep sorrow over the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away recently in a London clinic.
In a heartfelt message, he wrote:
“I have just received the very sad news of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari in London. His death provides a solemn moment, not just for his family and close associates, but for our nation as a whole.”
He praised Buhari’s leadership, saying, “President Buhari has always comported himself in a dignified manner as a leader.”
Extending sympathy, he added, “To his wife, children, extended family, and to all Nigerians I extend my deepest condolences.”
In closing, he offered a prayer:
“May Almighty Allah, Most Gracious and Most Merciful, forgive President Buhari’s shortcomings, reward his efforts in service to the nation, and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus. Ameen.”
Signed simply as “-PO,” this tribute captures the respect and solemnity felt across Nigeria following the passing of a former leader whose life and service impacted the country profoundly.
