Atiku, State Governors Mourn Death Of Former President Buhari

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar says the death of Immediate Past President Muhammadu Buhari is a profound national tragedy.

In an emotional condolence message, Alhaji Abubakar said former President Buhari was a man whose life was defined by unflinching patriotism, stoic discipline, and a lifelong commitment to the sovereignty and unity of Nigeria

Describing Buhari as more than a former Head of State, Atiku said the late leader was a “symbol of Nigeria’s resilience,” who served the country both in uniform and in civil governance. “From the battlefield to the corridors of power, he served with the kind of austere conviction and firm belief in duty that marked him as a soldier of principle and a leader of formidable will,” he said.

The former Vice President emphasized that Buhari’s death is not just a personal loss to his family and hometown of Daura, Katsina State, but a monumental loss to the entire nation. “Nigeria has lost a statesman who bore the burdens of leadership in both turbulent and triumphant times and whose legacy will be remembered for generations to come,” he added.

Atiku extended heartfelt condolences to Buhari’s family, praying for strength and comfort in their time of grief. He also commiserated with the people of Katsina State and all Nigerians, urging the nation to take solace in the fact that the late leader dedicated his life to national service.

“May Allah, the Most Merciful, forgive his shortcomings and grant him eternal rest in Aljannah Firdaus,” Atiku concluded.

Similarly, Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf described Former President Buhari’s death as shocking and sad.

Governor Yusuf said He was a towering figure whose life embodied discipline, integrity, and unwavering love for Nigeria.

To Yusuf’s counterpart in Delta State, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori, Former President Buhari was a man of deep convictions who believed in the greatness of Nigeria and worked hard to promote security, economic stability, and national cohesion.

Also, Oyo State Governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde expressed his condolences to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the death of his predecessor in office, former President Muhammadu Buhari.

In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Dr Sulaimon Olarenwaju, Governor Makinde described Buhari’s death as unexpected, noting, however, that the former president made his mark in serving the country.

In a statement by his Spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke equally expressed sadness over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the late Nigerian leader as a patriot who contributed immensely to national development.

Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo State described Former president Buhari as a fulfilled leader and a compassionate statesman whose contributions to the nation’s development would be remembered for generations.