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Why I Didn’t Attend Buhari’s Burial – Obi

Peter Obi, the Labour Party presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has explained that he was unable to attend the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari due to flight restrictions and limited access to Katsina Airport. Speaking to journalists on Wednesday in Daura after a condolence visit to Buhari’s family, Obi said his efforts to travel on the day of the burial were hampered by air traffic control measures put in place for visiting dignitaries.

“There were no flights yesterday. Even if you had one, you couldn’t land at Katsina Airport. It was all closed because of the many dignitaries,” Obi said. He noted that although he could not attend the funeral service on Tuesday, his visit remained timely and meaningful. “The mourning continues today and tomorrow. Whoever comes now is still part of the mourning,” he added.

Obi emphasized that his presence in Daura was driven by deep respect for the late president, whom he had met during the 2023 campaign. Recalling their interaction, Obi said, “I remember his words to this day: ‘Please care for the poor Nigerians.’ That’s what I always remember.” He commended Buhari’s dedication to the welfare of ordinary citizens, saying, “I believe he did his best within his capacity.”

Reflecting on the significance of the moment, Obi described Buhari’s passing as a solemn reminder of the inevitability of death and the need for public servants to act with humility and service. “We all have to learn how to serve our country, knowing that one day we will be called back by our creator,” he said

Short and simple but bigots will still find a way to hate on him

Peter obi
This is not an excuse abeg
If u truly Mean to pay your last respect you can book a private jet same as rest politician did
Peter Obi is a Billionaire

mycar:
Short and simple but bigots will still find a way to hate on him

Lies
Private jet were stil moving

Racheal45:
Peter obi
This is not an excuse abeg
If u truly Mean to pay your last respect you can book a private jet same as rest politician did
Peter Obi is a Billionaire

Obi has told you time without number that he hardly uses or owns a private jet. Are you guys really possessed with anything Obi?

ysth:
Obi has told you time without number that he hardly uses or owns a private jet. Are you guys really possessed with anything Obi?

Stop all this abeg
Waiting concern me and am
Obi is a billionaire if he wish to attend he will prepare before the day
Obi go talk the same if na him father
Let be honest

mycar:
Short and simple but bigots will still find a way to hate on him

As you dey find many ways to to hate someone else who doesn't agreed with what you like.

You get thr time.Thr is absolutely nothing special or important about the burial

Racheal45:
Stop all this abeg
Waiting concern me and am
Obi is a billionaire if he wish to attend he will prepare before the day
Obi go talk the same if na him father
Let be honest

Is Buhari his father? What's the issue if he decides not to attend the day of the burial but comes the next day?

It came to Buhari's burial, there was no flight.

Oshey baddest, the Lamba master