Nigerian Govs Mourn Ex-President Buhari

The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) has expressed sadness over the death of the immediate-past President Muhammadu Buhari.

In a statement signed by its chairman and Kwara State governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the governors said Buhari’s death was a significant depletion in the rank of Africa’s all-time great men.

“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,” the governors said.

The statement expressed deepest condolences of the state governors to President Bola Tinubu, 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,” the statement read.

The governors asked 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.”