Abuja, FCT – A video showing the final public appearance of former President Muhammadu Buhari with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has surfaced online, stirring memories among Nigerians mourning the late leader’s passing.

The video was taken at the public presentation of Working with Buhari, a book written by former presidential spokesman, Mr. Femi Adesina.

The video was also shared on Monday, July 14, by Bashir Ahmad, the Digital Media Aide to the late president via X.

The event took place on 16 January 2024 in Abuja and marked the last known public engagement between Tinubu and Buhari.

The footage showed the two leaders embracing warmly, exchanging pleasantries, and sitting side-by-side as they celebrated Buhari’s years in office.

Former President Muhammadu Buhari died on Sunday, 13 July, at the age of 82 after a prolonged illness. He passed away in a London clinic, where he had been receiving treatment.

In response, President Tinubu declared a seven-day national mourning period beginning Sunday, with all national flags ordered to fly at half-mast.

Tuesday, 15 July, was declared a public holiday, and funeral plans are currently underway.

Buhari’s remains are expected to arrive in Nigeria by noon on Tuesday, followed by funeral prayers and burial in his hometown of Daura, Katsina state, in accordance with Islamic rites.

Bashir Ahmad, while sharing the clip, noted:

“This was the last time President Muhammadu Buhari appeared publicly with President Bola Tinubu. A historic and emotional moment.”

President Tinubu has continued to pay glowing tributes to his late predecessor. In an earlier statement, he described Buhari as “a patriot, a soldier, and a statesman whose legacy of service and sacrifice endures.”

He added,

“We honour his service. We reflect on his legacy. And we pray for the peaceful repose of his soul.”

To oversee a dignified burial, President Tinubu has approved an inter-ministerial committee chaired by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume.

Top ministers including Nyesom Wike, Nuhu Ribadu, and key security chiefs are members.

Meanwhile, the special Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday has been postponed to Friday, 18 July.

Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, has urged citizens to join in prayer and reflection.

“President Buhari’s legacy of service and sacrifice endures. The Federal Government calls on all Nigerians to honour his memory and pray for the repose of his soul,” he said.

Previously, Legit.ng reported that the Federal Government has declared Tuesday, July 15, a public holiday to honour the demise of the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari, who died at a London hospital on Sunday, July 13.

This was disclosed in a statement signed by the permanent secretary of the Federal Ministry of Interior, Magdalene Ajani, adding that the development was in addition to the seven-day mourning that President Bola Tinubu had earlier declared.

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Source: Legit.ng