The All Progressives Congress APC in Oyo state has lamented the passing of the immediate former president of Nigeria, General Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as an uncommon hero and one of the greatest citizens of the country that have lived.
The former president reportedly died on Sunday at a London hospital where he had been for treatment in the past few days. He was aged 82 years.
In a statement issued on Sunday and made available to journalists in Ibadan by its Publicity Secretary, Olawale Sadare, Oyo APC described the late national leader as a worthy model whose record of service to the nation, Africa and the world at large can never be overemphasized.
“We received the news of the passing of our dear leader, former President Muhammadu Buhari, with a rude shock and utter disbelief on Sunday due to the fact that we had wished he lived longer to continue his modest contribution to cause of nationhood and humanity in general. As a matter of fact, the great man died at time when his rich wealth of experience and wise counsel was needed globally and particularly in Nigeria.
“This was a man who dedicated his life to excellence as he towered above many of his contemporaries in military, politics and private life. Apart from the fact that Buhari lived a spartan life, he was averse to indiscipline, recklessness and abused of power even when he had the opportunity to govern the world’s most populous nation both as a military Head of State and later a civilian President for a combined period of over nine years.
“We shall continue to celebrate the departed hero who has left an indelible mark in the sands of time even as we pray unto Allah to grant him eternal rest while we also commiserate with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the APC nationwide and most importantly, members of the Muhammadu Buhari family and the entire people of Daura, Katsina state over the unfortunate development.” Sadare added.
