The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) says it received with deep sadness, the news of the death of immediate past President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari.
The former Nigerian President died on Sunday at the age of 82 in a London hospital .
According to the PDP, former President Buhari was a courageous leader and highly disciplined military officer who dedicated his life towards the service of the nation.
The party said the departed former President would be remembered by Nigerians for his roles and policies in government as Governor of Borno State, Federal Commissioner for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Chairman of the defunct Petroleum Trust Fund (PTF), Military Head of State and later as democratically elected President.
The PDP also commiserates with late President Buhari’s widow, Hajia Aisha Buhari and the entire Buhari family; the Federal Government, the Nigeria Army, the government and people of Katsina State and the Daura Emirate for this national loss.
the Party prayed that Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him eternal repose.