Nigeria Mourns Former President Buhari
Tinubu Sends Shettima to Accompany His Remains Home
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
President Buhari died today in London at about 4:30 p.m., following a prolonged illness. President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aisha Buhari, the former President’s widow, and offered his deepest condolences.
President Tinubu has also directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.
Former President Buhari was elected Nigeria’s President twice, in 2015 and 2019. He also served as the country’s military Head of State between January 1984 and August 1985.
