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Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by fergie001(mod): 5:51pm On Jul 13, 2025*

STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT BOLA AHMED TINUBU ON THE PASSING OF FORMER PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI, GCFR

It is with profound sorrow and a heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of His Excellency, Major General Muhammadu Buhari (Rtd), GCFR, my predecessor, who departed this life today, Sunday, July 13, 2025, at a hospital in the United Kingdom.

President Buhari was to the very core, a patriot, a soldier, a statesman. His legacy of service and sacrifice endures. He served Nigeria with unwavering dedication, first as a military leader from January 1984 to August 1985, and later as a democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023. Duty, honour, and a deep commitment to the unity and progress of our nation defined his life.

He stood firm through the most turbulent times, leading with quiet strength, profound integrity, and an unshakable belief in Nigeria’s potential. He championed discipline in public service, confronted corruption head-on, and placed the country above personal interest at every turn.

In this moment of national mourning, I extend my deepest condolences to his beloved wife, Aisha, with whom I have been in constant touch, his children, the entire Buhari family, and all who knew and loved him.

I also extend my condolences to the government and people of Katsina State, most especially the people and traditional leaders of Daura Emirate.

We honour his service. We reflect on his legacy. And we pray for the peaceful repose of his soul.

As a mark of respect to our former leader, I have directed that all national flags fly at half-staff across the country for seven days from today.

I have also summoned an emergency Federal Executive Council session on Tuesday, dedicated to his honour.

The Federal Government will accord President Buhari full state honours befitting his towering contributions to our country.

May Allah forgive his shortcomings and grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus.

And may his life continue to inspire generations of Nigerians to serve with courage, conviction, and selflessness.

Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR
President, Federal Republic of Nigeria
July 13, 2025

https://x.com/FredrickNwabufo/status/1944456096032178193?t=T-Y4fmDiHoNuRolVBLyZOw&s=19

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

President Tinubu announces President Buhari's passing, directs VP Shettima, Chief of staff Gbajabiamila to the UK to accompany body back home

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.

President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.

President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President's widow and offered his deep condolences.

President Tinubu has also directed Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari's body back to Nigeria.

Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria's President in 2015 and 2023.

He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.

President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President,
Information and Strategy
Sunday, July 13, 2025

https://x.com/aonanuga1956/status/1944447875426988068?t=pnH74R7wgpcI0UcXEI2BnQ&s=19

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Re: Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by madridguy(m): 5:52pm On Jul 13, 2025

May Allah accept your return Baba Buhari, comfort your entire family and we your loved ones.

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Re: Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by Freshtruth(m): 5:54pm On Jul 13, 2025

Buhari too. Like power. He. Can't wait imagine is life a. Normal citizen he rather go than watch others rule this nation. Hee really took. Nigeria back to square one. See as. Goodluck dey look young every day

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Re: Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by SoftSport(m): 5:54pm On Jul 13, 2025

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un, may Allah grant former President Buhari eternal peace and a place in Jannah.

We thank him for his dedication and service in striving to make Nigeria a better and stronger nation.

President Tinubu has continued in his footsteps, bringing progress and transformation to the country.

May Allah grant President Tinubu long life, wisdom, and strength to lead Nigeria to even greater heights.

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Re: Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by socialmediaman: 5:54pm On Jul 13, 2025

May the Soul of former President Buhari rest in Peace.

Though later opposed to his presidency months after he was elected, I was a Buharist. I supported his Presidential ambition and celebrated his victory, though the optimism was short lived when I realized he didn’t have in him. I realized we had made a mistake electing him.

Though I wasn’t a fan of GEJ, I admit that I was wrong about him. GEJ supporters were right. He was the best candidate to be President over Buhari.

Today, hopefully, we can right that wrong of 2015 and elect Peter Obi as President.

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Re: Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by Freshtruth(m): 5:55pm On Jul 13, 2025

Eye. Service

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Re: Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by slivertongue: 6:06pm On Jul 13, 2025

Buhari will remembered by how he ruled Nigeria. Allah jikan shi

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Re: Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by immortalcrown(m): 6:09pm On Jul 13, 2025

Na memorial service.

Re: Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by VinnyBaba: 6:11pm On Jul 13, 2025

Eyaa,
MannaVultureGrills Papa don die. cry

RIP to Buhari the Brave soldier. embarassed

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Re: Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by Maxymilliano(m): 6:11pm On Jul 13, 2025

Rip to him

He was able to actualized his presidential ambition under a democratic dispensation before his demise.

Baba Buhari you tried

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Re: Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by God1000(m): 6:12pm On Jul 13, 2025

May his soul rest in peace

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Re: Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by Politicstoday: 6:12pm On Jul 13, 2025

Rip pa buhari

Re: Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by JAOS(m): 6:14pm On Jul 13, 2025

RIP Muhammadu Buhari

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Re: Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by emkz: 6:14pm On Jul 13, 2025

Many will write epistles to vilify Buhari. Some will sing songs of false praise to try to win his followers.

Many will sing songs of lamentation that Buhari was the cause of their problems. Many will seek to defend him.

Many will think Buhari's passing will benefit them.

Those who think they have things to say, Buhari has completed his own tenure in life. His works are the testament of his own journey.

He has flipped his final page and those who wish to know him can do so by digging the bowels of history.

For those saying things, your own time will come to a close as well. And your own story will be told. You can't escape it.

May the Almighty grant Muhammadu Buhari forgiveness of his shortcomings. May his family receive strength to process this huge loss.

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Re: Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by Penguin2: 6:18pm On Jul 13, 2025

E reach to mourn.

Because with the passing of Buhari, Tinubu’s biggest ally in the north is gone.

As inept as he was, Buhari still had large followership that if he was to be around in 2027, he would still tell his mumu followers to vote Tinubu and they would.

Now, that’s out of the way.

Let’s see how much Kwankwaso can bring onboard for him.

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Re: Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by Thrasher2024: 6:19pm On Jul 13, 2025

Eer

Re: Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by raumdeuter: 6:20pm On Jul 13, 2025

Is this Jubril El Sudani that finally died

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Re: Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by Tjra: 6:21pm On Jul 13, 2025

RIP President Muhammadu Buhari

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Re: Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by iamfraud(f): 6:22pm On Jul 13, 2025

Buhari will always be remembered for keeping uncouth Nnamdi Kanu inside DSS gulag for our unborn children to see

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Re: Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by Maxymilliano(m): 6:30pm On Jul 13, 2025

And while we mourn the passing of General Buhari, we should spare a thought for Abdulsalami Abubakar.

He's also in intensive care in UK hospital

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Re: Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by engrchykae(m): 6:35pm On Jul 13, 2025

Maxymilliano:
And while we mourn the passing of General Buhari, we should spare a thought for Abdulsalami Abubakar.

He's also in intensive care in UK hospital

he us one of the problems of Nigeria.

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Re: Tinubu Mourns Buhari, Orders Flags At Half-mast by iwaeda: 6:39pm On Jul 13, 2025

All men will go this way one day, mine is less by a day today, but our leaders need to make life easy for us all. They all run to London for treatment, after doing nothing. May God rest his soul. cry