“Tiered with sorrow, Dolapo and I received news of the passing of His Excellency, former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon with profound sadness. In the hours that followed, I reached out to Her Excellency, Aisha Buhari, and their son, Yusuf Buhari, to share our deepest condolences and stand united with them and the entire family— whose lives I had the privilege to serve alongside for eight pivotal years.
Nigeria has lost a soldier of integrity, a patriot whose life embodied discipline, values, and unyielding devotion to our nation. President Buhari championed honesty and consistency in public service—qualities that defined his character and guided his leadership.
As we grieve, we also honour his enduring legacy—one that stands as a testament to fidelity in office and noble sacrifice for the greater good. May Almighty God grant comfort and resilience to his family, and to all Nigerians who share in this collective loss.
May the memory of President Buhari remain a blessing, and may his soul rest in eternal peace.”
— Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, former Vice President, Federal Republic of Nigeria