Buhari one of Africa’s all-time great, NGF mourns
Dele Moses, Ilorin
The Nigeria Governor’s Forum (NGF) has mourned the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the death as loss of one of “Africa all-time great men”
Buhari who ruled Nigeria between December 31 1983 and August 27, 1985 as military head of state and between 2015 and 2023 as a civilian president, was reported dead in London on Sunday.
The NGF in a statement by its chairman, Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq of Kwara State said Buhari was a political leader with “profound moral courage and character and amazing sense of duty.”
The statement reads: “The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) receives with a profound sense of loss and sadness the death of His Excellency former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, in London, on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
“This death is a significant depletion in the rank of Africa’s all-time great men. Muhammadu Buhari was not just a former President or military leader; he was a national political leader with profound moral courage, character, and amazing sense of duty. He would be remembered for his humility, strategic patience, and modest lifestyle.
“We send our deepest condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on the painful loss of his dear friend, compatriot, immediate predecessor, and fellow party man.
“Our thoughts are also with Her Excellency, former First Lady Mrs Aishah Buhari, and the rest of the family at this difficult moment.
“Similarly, we commiserate with His Excellency Governor Dikko Umar Radda and the good people of Katsina State on this very sad development.
“We ask Allaah, who gives and takes life, to ease the account of his servant, Muhammadu Buhari, widen and lighten up his grave, admit him to al-jannah Firdaus, and bless the family and the nation with the patience to go through this phase.”
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