President Tinubu and Opposition Leaders Attend Buhari's Burial, but Fail to Exchange Greetings

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President Tinubu and leaders of the opposition coalition attended the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, but the dignitaries departed without exchanging greetings. The event brought together various leaders, including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former governors of Kaduna and Sokoto states, Nasir El-Rufai and Aminu Tambuwal respectively. Despite the presence of several prominent figures, none of the leaders interacted with President Tinubu at the event.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Tinubu declared Tuesday a public holiday to honor the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, whom he succeeded in May 2023.
  • The burial procession featured a 21-gun salute and a 45-minute motorcade led by President Tinubu.
  • The service chiefs in attendance included the Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, and the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
  • The Nigerian Governors' Forum Chairman and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, led the college of governors, with a total of 14 governors in attendance.
  • The richest African man, Aliko Dangote, and other prominent individuals, including the Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar, and the emirs of Katsina and Kano, were present at the burial.

Statistics:

  • The burial procession took place in Daura, with President Tinubu arriving at the airport from Abuja at 1:42 p.m. and inspecting a guard of honor before the arrival of the remains of former President Buhari at 1:51 p.m.
  • The motorcade led by President Tinubu drove for 45 minutes to Daura before the burial prayers took place.
  • The service chiefs in attendance held various positions, including Chief of Defence Staff, Inspector General of Police, and Chief of Naval Staff.
  • A total of 14 governors attended the burial, led by AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.

Sources:

  • Premium Times
  • Nigerian newspapers