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Buhari, Muhammadu

Opposition Leaders Pay Respects to Late President Muhammadu Buhari

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar led a delegation of opposition leaders, including former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, to pay their respects to the late President Muhammadu Buhari at his gravesite in Daura, Katsina State. Buhari, who died at the age of 82 in a London clinic on Sunday, was buried on Tuesday in his hometown in accordance with Islamic rites. The dignitaries and mourners expressed their condolences to the Buhari family and praised the late president for his dedication to the service of the nation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Atiku Abubakar led a delegation of opposition leaders to pay their respects to the late President Muhammadu Buhari at his gravesite in Daura, Katsina State.
  • The delegation included former Anambra State Governor Peter Obi and former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai.
  • Obi explained that he had intended to attend the burial on Tuesday but was unable to do so due to flight unavailability and restricted airspace.
  • The mourning for Buhari is not confined to the day of burial but continues over the next two days, as emphasized by Obi.
  • Buhari's passing has been described as a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of life and power by Obi.
  • The former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai, also part of the delegation, was present, despite having been mentioned as part of the removal of the then President Buhari's removal.
  • Buhari made history by becoming the first opposition candidate to defeat an incumbent president at the polls in 2015.
  • He served two terms, leaving office in 2023, prior to his death.
  • The President's remains were transported to President Bola Tinubu led a federal delegation in paying respects.

Statistics:

  • Buhari died at the age of 82 in a London clinic on Sunday.
  • He was buried on Tuesday in his hometown in accordance with Islamic rites.
  • Atiku led the opposition delegation that included 2 other leaders.
  • Buhari served as military Head of State from 1983 to 1985.

Sources:

  • "Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar"
  • "Former Governor Nasir El-Rufai"

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