- As Tinubu Sends Shettima, Gbajabiamila to UK, Summons Emergency Federal Executive Council Meeting
BY BONNY AMADI
Nigerian former President Muhammadu Buhari was reported dead on Sunday. His aide, Garba Shehu, announced the passing of the former president on Sunday, saying the former leader died in London, UK.
He wrote, “INNA LILLAHI WA INNA ILAIHIRRAJIUUN. “The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. “May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin.”
In the same vein, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.
A statement July 13, 2025 signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President) (Information & Strategy) made available to Westafrica BusinessNews said “President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aisha Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences”
President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.
Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2019.
He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.
President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
In a statement released from the State House on Sunday, July 13, 2025, Tinubu confirmed the passing of the former leader, who died at a hospital in the United Kingdom.
“It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of His Excellency, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd), GCFR, my predecessor, who departed this life today, Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a hospital in the United Kingdom,” he said.
Describing the late president as “a patriot, a soldier, a statesman,” Tinubu praised Buhari’s dedication to the country, highlighting his leadership both as a military ruler from 1984 to 1985 and as a democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023.
He said, “President Buhari was to the very core, a patriot, a soldier, a statesman. His legacy of service and sacrifice endures. He served Nigeria with unwavering dedication, first as a military leader from January 1984 to August 1985, and later as a democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023. Duty, honour, and a deep commitment to the unity and progress of our nation defined his life.
“He stood firm through the most turbulent times, leading with quiet strength, profound integrity, and an unshakable belief in Nigeria’s potential. He championed discipline in public service, confronted corruption head-on, and placed the country above personal interest at every turn.”
Meanwhile, Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Sunday summoned an emergency session of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
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