Following the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 13, 2025, after a prolonged battle with illness, President Bola Tinubu has promptly directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel to the United Kingdom immediately to accompany the remains of the late former president back to Nigeria.
This was confirmed in a statement by Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy.
“President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs. Aishat Buhari, the widow of the late President, to express his heartfelt condolences,” the statement read.
As part of national mourning, Tinubu also ordered that all national flags be flown at half-mast in honor of the deceased statesman.
The passing of Muhammadu Buhari closes a significant chapter in Nigeria’s political history.
Known for his distinctive leadership style, Buhari first led Nigeria as a military Head of State from January 1984 to August 1985.
Decades later, he returned to power as a civilian, serving two democratic terms beginning in 2015 and concluding in 2023, when he handed over to Tinubu.
Buhari had long faced health challenges during his presidency and continued to receive medical care in the UK after leaving office.
His death marks the end of an era for one of Nigeria’s most prominent political figures.
