President Bola Tinubu has expressed sadness over the passing of his Predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
The former president died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness, according to a statement released earlier by his family.
Tinubu, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to the UK to accompany his body back to Nigeria.
The statement said, President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences.
Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023.
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.
