Obi mourns former President Buhari

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The former presidential candidate of the Labour Party in the 2023 general election, Peter Obi, has mourned former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away on Sunday in London.

Buhari was 82.

In a terse statement posted on his official handle X handle (formerly Twitter), the former Anambra State governor said, “I have just received the very sad news of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari in London. His death provides a solemn moment, not just for his family and close associates, but for our nation as a whole.

“President Buhari has always comported himself in a dignified manner as a leader.

“To his wife, children, extended family, and to all Nigerians, I extend my deepest condolences.

“May Almighty Allah, Most Gracious and Most Merciful, forgive President Buhari’s shortcomings, reward his efforts in service to the nation, and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.”

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