- Former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad has revealed structural arrangements for a national prayer and remembrance gathering to mark one year since the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
- Ahmad described the late leader as an administrative pillar who served the federation with deep commitment, discipline, and integrity, noting that his political contributions remain permanent in Nigeria’s history.
- Buhari, who died in a London clinic in July 2025, made democratic history as the first opposition candidate to unseat an incumbent president during the historic 2015 general elections.
Former presidential media aide Bashir Ahmad has announced plans for a solemn prayer and remembrance gathering to commemorate the first anniversary of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Eko Hot Blog reports that in an official statement shared via his verified social media platform on Tuesday, Ahmad disclosed that the memorial session is scheduled to take place on Monday, July 13, providing a formal platform to honour the life, administrative legacy, and national service of the late leader.
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Ahmad described the former president as a dedicated statesman who guided the affairs of the country with high patriotic discipline, transparency, and unyielding commitment.
He emphasized that Buhari’s extensive institutional contributions to the socioeconomic and infrastructural advancement of the federation would permanently stand as an indelible chapter within Nigeria’s modern political evolution.
The upcoming anniversary event is anticipated to draw immediate family members, close political associates, former cabinet ministers, and regional supporters to participate in joint reflections and Islamic prayers.
The gathering will focus on seeking divine forgiveness for the late leader’s shortcomings, requesting Al-Jannah Firdaus for his soul, and offering continuous emotional comfort to his immediate family and the wider Nigerian population.
Former President Muhammadu Buhari passed away on July 13, 2025, at the age of 82 following a prolonged illness at a medical clinic in London, United Kingdom.
His remains were subsequently repatriated to Nigeria and interred in his ancestral hometown of Daura, Katsina State, amid national mourning and high-level state rites.
Buhari served as the democratically elected leader of the Federal Republic of Nigeria from May 29, 2015, to May 29, 2023.
His political ascent in 2015 marked a historic turning point in the nation’s democratic journey, as he became the first opposition candidate to successfully defeat an incumbent president at the polls.
He subsequently secured a second term in office during the 2019 general elections before successfully handing over executive power in May 2023.
The planned memorial offers a dedicated moment for associates to evaluate his eight-year governance tenure and ongoing influence on the nation’s democratic foundations.
