President Tinubu announces President Buhari’s passing, orders VP Shettima to the UK to accompany body back home
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
A State House Press Release which broke news of the presidential order, also said President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.
According to the release signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow, and offered his deep condolences.
Onanuga added that President Tinubu had also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.
Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023.
He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.
President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
