'He Led With Dignity' - Peter Obi Mourns Buhari

‘He Led With Dignity’ – Peter Obi Mourns Buhari.
Buhari’s death sparks national reflection and condolences.
Obi prays for Buhari’s eternal peace in Aljannatul Firdaus.

The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has paid a heartfelt tribute to former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away in London on Saturday, July 13, 2025.

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EKO HOT BLOG reports that the former president’s death has drawn tributes from across Nigeria and beyond, with many reflecting on his years of service as both military and civilian leader. Buhari died after weeks of receiving medical care in a London hospital, sparking a wave of national mourning.

In a statement shared via his official social media handles, including Facebook and X, Obi expressed his condolences to Buhari’s family and the entire nation. He described the late president as a man who carried himself with dignity throughout his public life.

“I have just received the very sad news of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari in London,” Obi wrote. “His death provides a solemn moment, not just for his family and close associates, but for our nation as a whole.”

He continued, “President Buhari has always comported himself in a dignified manner as a leader. To his wife, children, extended family, and to all Nigerians I extend my deepest condolences.”

Obi concluded his message with prayers, saying, “May Almighty Allah, Most Gracious and Most Merciful, forgive President Buhari’s shortcomings, reward his efforts in service to the nation, and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.”

'He Led With Dignity' - Peter Obi Mourns Buhari — ‘He Led With Dignity’ – Peter Obi Mourns Buhari

Buhari, a former military ruler who returned to power as a democratically elected president in 2015, served two terms before leaving office in 2023. His passing marks the end of a significant era in Nigeria’s political history.