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Buhari, Muhammadu

Tributes Pour in for Former President Muhammadu Buhari

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Dignitaries from across Nigeria's political landscape gathered in Daura for the Fidau prayer in honor of former President Muhammadu Buhari. Vice President Kashim Shettima led the mourners, with high-profile attendees including former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, Labour Party presidential candidate Peter Obi, and former governor of Kaduna State Nasir El-Rufai. The prayer session at Buhari's residence was marked by emotional tributes and heartfelt reflections on the late leader's legacy.

Key Takeaways:

  • Over 20 dignitaries, including serving ministers, former governors, and prominent Islamic clerics, attended the Fidau prayer in Daura.
  • Vice President Kashim Shettima delivered a stirring reflection, invoking the inevitability of death and the fleeting nature of worldly power.
  • Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda described Buhari as a father figure and a compass for the people of Katsina, emphasizing the need for Nigeria's leaders to take heed of his passing as a lesson in humility and the fear of God in governance.
  • Minister of Labour and Employment Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi, Minister of Communications and Islamic scholar Professor Isa Ali Pantami, and other dignitaries offered prayers and tributes, highlighting Buhari's discipline, austere lifestyle, and commitment to integrity.
  • Top security and intelligence veterans, including former Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. Tukur Buratai and former NIA DG Ahmed Rufai, attended the solemn ceremony.
  • The Fidau prayer session was led by Sarkin Malamai of Daura, Malam Naziru Daura, who was joined by a congregation of renowned Islamic clerics offering supplications for forgiveness, eternal rest, and peace for Buhari.

Statistics:

  • At least 20 dignitaries attended the Fidau prayer in Daura.
  • Over 100 mourners, including high-profile politicians, security veterans, and Islamic clerics, paid their respects to Buhari during the third-day prayer session.
  • Buhari's public life spanned decades of military and civilian leadership, during which he earned a reputation for discipline, austerity, and commitment to integrity.
  • The Fidau prayer was held at Buhari's residence in Daura, with security provided by the DSS and NSCDC.

Sources:

  • Vice President Kashim Shettima's speech at the Fidau prayer
  • Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda's remarks at the prayer session
  • Minister of Labour and Employment Alhaji Maigari Dingyadi's tribute to Buhari
  • The Emir of Daura, HRH Alhaji Faruk Umar Faruk's address at the prayer session

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