Nigerians have continued to mourn the passing of their former President, Muhammadu Buhari who died on Sunday afternoon in a London clinic at the age of 82 years old.
The announcement was made in an official statement signed by Garba Shehu, a longtime aide and spokesperson to the late president.
The brief but solemn message conveyed the family's sorrow and offered prayers for the peaceful repose of his soul:
“May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus. Amin.”
Buhari, a retired Major General, first came to power as a military Head of State in 1983 following a coup, and later returned as a democratically elected President in 2015, serving two terms until 2023.
His administration was marked by a focus on anti-corruption, security challenges, and economic diversification, though it also faced criticism over human rights and economic policies.
Since leaving office, Buhari had maintained a low profile, reportedly residing between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, where he had sought medical care on multiple occasions during and after his presidency.
Tributes have begun pouring in from across the political spectrum, with national flags expected to be flown at half-mast and official mourning likely to be declared.
More details are expected to follow as arrangements for his burial and state honors unfold.
