Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari Is Dead
- Former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025
- Bashir Ahmad, a former aide of the ex-president Muhammadu Buhari, announced his demise on social media
- Several people on social media thronged the comment section to sympathise with Muhammadu Buhari's relations
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A former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, is dead.
Former President Buhari served as Nigeria’s civilian president from 2015 to 2023. Before that, he led Nigeria as a military head of state between 1983 and 1985.
Source: Instagram
In a post on X, Muhammadu Buhari’s former aide, Bashir Ahmad, announced the demise of the former president.
He indicated that Muhammadu Buhari passed away in London at about 4.30 pm on Sunday, July 13, after a prolonged illness.
“The family of the former president has announced the passing of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London.”
“May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus. Amin.”
The family is expected to release the subsequent burial arrangements per Islamic rites.
Meanwhile, President Tinubu has reacted to Muhammadu Buhari’s passing.
A statement shared on his behalf by his Special Adviser, Bayo Onanuga, indicated that President Tinubu has spoken to Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences.
Source: Instagram
Meanwhile, the President has asked the Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel to the UK and accompany the former President’s body back to Nigeria.
He has also ordered flags to fly at half-staff in honour of the late leader.
Netizens sympathise with Buhari's family
YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the news of Buhari's demise on social media. Read them below:
@UsmanAdamu03 said:
"Those who are rejoicing and jubilating over his shortcomings. You have to put this at the back of ur head. No one will stay alive. Forever. Even if you're healthy, when it's appointed time comes. It is a must to go."
@mr__topson wrote:
"If you're seeing this, please say suratul ikhlas 3x for him, may almighty Allah forgive and grant him rest."
@Davidspredict said:
"With all the good he did for Nigerians nobody is talking good about him. People forget so soon, it’s really sad good people are not appreciated. May his soul rest in peace."
@Edenlife9 wrote:
"My condolences to the family. He was the worst president I've known."
@Ashabul_Jannaah said:
"Inna lillahi wa inna ilaihi raji’un. This is indeed a heavy loss. May Almighty Allah forgive President Muhammadu Buhari’s shortcomings, expand his grave and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus. Ameen. My heartfelt condolences to his family and the entire nation."
@folashade_aduke wrote:
"We mourn the loss of a former President whose service upheld the strength and unity of our national union."
@1Yusuph said:
"May Allah grant him the highest rank in Jannah 💔🤲🏾."
Ghanaian businessman Alhaji Asoma Abu Banda dead
Ghanaian business icon and entrepreneur Alhaji Asoma Abu Banda passed away after being ill for a while.
The death was announced on social media by Dele Momodu, a Nigerian publisher, who posted a photo of Alhaji Asoma Abu Banda on Facebook and sympathised with his family.
The respected businessman was the first African to own a ship and the first Ghanaian to own an aircraft.
Alhaji Asoma Abu Banda was honoured for lifetime achievement by the Ghana Shippers Council in recognition of his great strides in the maritime industry
Source: YEN.com.gh
