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Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has explained the reason behind his delayed visit to Daura, stating that the lack of available flights made it difficult for him to travel.

Speaking to reporters in Daura, Katsina State, Obi expressed his condolences and emphasised that anyone arriving even days later is still part of the mourning process.

“It was difficult for me to get to Daura yesterday. There was no flight,” Obi said. “Anyone who comes even tomorrow is still part of the mourning.”

His visit comes in the wake of a period of national mourning over the death of Late President Muhammadu Buhari who died after a prolonged illness in London on Sunday afternoon.

He was buried on Tuesday at his hometown in Daura. In attendance was President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Borno State Governor Prof Babagana Zulum, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Governor of Kaduna State Nasir El-Rufai, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and a host of other notable dignitaries.

https://newsleverage.com/2025/07/16/obi-explains-absence-at-buharis-burial/?amp=1

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It Was Difficult For Me To Get To Daura Yesterday - Peter Obi

There was no flight. Anyone who comes even tomorrow is still part of the mourning.

2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi pic.twitter.com/OBZYahGYM2

— ARISE NEWS (@ARISEtv) July 16, 2025

Oh and I was thinking it was because his tailor disappointed him...

This man is so predictable

He knew the attention don't be on him that day.

This is a genuine reason. After all he doesn't have a private jet

Where is Bayo Onanuga at the burial?
Where is Reno Omokri at the burial?
Where is Wike at the burial?
Where is FFK at the burial?

Which other names am I missing?

Where these men above not invited for the burial?

Mr Peter Obi you don't need to explain anything as even those who were there had their agents like Onanuga making mockery of Buhari on his burial day. The way Yusuf was walking around while BAT was paying his last "respects" says alot about whether dem send am.

You owe no one any explanation, just be focus that's all we demand.

It's okay Mr obi. Nigerians don't like honesty

Lamba ....he can easily chattered a plane if truly the occasion was that important to him but only chose to chase clout boarding passenger airline just to prove nonsense...

That Excuse is not genuine .

Even Uber or bolt would have driven Obi to the venue easily

Peter Obi is the man of the moment,he generates more news than the sitting president.

You are there now, that is what really matters.
A sincere condolence visit is what really matters.

The North gat your back!

REDshouse:
Lamba ....he can easily chattered a plane if truly the occasion was that important to him but only chose to chase clout boarding passenger airline just to prove nonsense...

That Excuse is not genuine .

Even Uber or bolt would have driven Obi to the venue easily

chattered a plane with the money you gave him ba?

You will still complain that he is living a lavish lifestyle had it been that he used a PJ

Obi with Yusuf and Buhari's Daughters

[quote author=Chidibe212 post=136121510]Peter Obi, the 2023 Labour Party presidential candidate, has explained the reason behind his delayed visit to Daura, stating that the lack of available flights made it difficult for him to travel.

Speaking to reporters in Daura, Katsina State, Obi expressed his condolences and emphasised that anyone arriving even days later is still part of the mourning process.

“It was difficult for me to get to Daura yesterday. There was no flight,” Obi said. “Anyone who comes even tomorrow is still part of the mourning.”

His visit comes in the wake of a period of national mourning over the death of Late President Muhammadu Buhari who died after a prolonged illness in London on Sunday afternoon.

He was buried on Tuesday at his hometown in Daura. In attendance was President Bola Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima, Katsina State Governor Dikko Umar Radda, Kano State Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, Borno State Governor Prof Babagana Zulum, Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, former Governor of Kaduna State Nasir El-Rufai, former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi and a host of other notable dignitaries.

https://newsleverage.com/2025/07/16/obi-explains-absence-at-buharis-burial/?amp=1

Video link👇

It Was Difficult For Me To Get To Daura Yesterday - Peter Obi

There was no flight. Anyone who comes even tomorrow is still part of the mourning.

2023 Labour Party Presidential Candidate, Peter Obi pic.twitter.com/OBZYahGYM2

— ARISE NEWS (@ARISEtv) July 16, 2025

wey rush go no be like say na from him mind. Na just to go fulfil all righteousness

But flight were available for others except you

tungamaje:
This is a genuine reason. After all he doesn't have a private jet

Yeah. After all, all other people who were there had private jets.

Yet they call others names.🤡🤡

Chidibe212:
Where is Bayo Onanuga at the burial?
Where is Reno Omokri at the burial?
Where is Wike at the burial?
Where is FFK at the burial?

Which other names am I missing?

Where these men above not invited for the burial?

Where is Sarki there at the burial? He was probably waiting to drink qunnu before the trip

Look at how buhari daughter dey look am dey smile

person wey don die since 2017, na now dem wan do the burial