By our Correspondent
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.
The announcement was contained in a press statement shared at X handle of Special Adviser to President Tinubu Information and Strategy,Bayo Onanuga on Sunday,
President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences.q
President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany former President Muhammadu Buhari’s corpse to Nigeria.
Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023.
He also served as military Head of states between January 1984 and August 1985. Likewise a former Military Governor of defunct North Eastern State now Borno State, Federal Commissioner of Petroleum Resources and GOC 3 Division of Nigerian Army Jos Plateau State
President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
