The governing All Progressives Congress (APC) has expressed profound grief over the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari who passed away at the age of 82.
The party described his passing as a monumental national loss, honouring his legacy as a leader defined by integrity, discipline, and unwavering patriotism.
This was disclosed by the National Publicity Secretary of the APC, Mr. Felix Morka.
“Nigeria has lost an enigmatic leader, iconic elder-statesman, and exemplary patriot whose life of devoted resolve, resilience, discipline and integrity will remain evergreen in the hearts and minds of this and future generations of Nigerians,” Mr. Morka said.
Speaking further Mr. Morka said “Until his passing, Buhari led a simple but exceptional life of service to our dear nation. From his tenure as Chairman of Petroluem Trust Fund (PTF) to his service as a military Head of State, and a two-term President and Commander-In-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, he has left behind a solid and awe-inspiring legacy of leadership and service.
“Against the backdrop of his record of military service, the departed former President was an unlikely democrat but is one of the most influential contributors to the strengthening and consolidation of our democracy. Aside his stint with the defunct All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), he led the emergence of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) which later merged with other political parties to birth the APC in 2013.” The National Publicity Secretary emphasised.
APC said the late President Buhari made history when he became the first presidential contender to defeat an incumbent President in 2015 on the platform of APC.
The party extended its condolences to the immediate family of the late president and also to President Bola Tinubu, the government and people of Katsina State, and all Nigerians, “over this profound and irreplaceable national loss.”
“May Almighty Allah grant the soul of our departed leader Aljannatul Firdaus. Ameen.” The Party prayed.
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