Formal presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi have paid tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari following the announcement of his death.
Buhari passed on after a brief illness in a private clinic in London. His death was announcement in a statement from the presidential advisr on information and strategy, Bayo Onanuga on Sunday.
Peter obi, in a tweet on his X official handle 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”.
“President Buhari has always comported himself in a dignified manner as a leader”.
To his wife, children, extended family, and to all Nigerians I extend my deepest condolences.
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”.
