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President Buhari Loses Close Friend (Photo)
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President Buhari has lost a close friend.
EKOHOTBLOG reports that President Muhammadu Buhari’s friend and political ally, Retired Capt. Joseph Din, has been confirmed dead.
This online newspaper gathered that the President’s friend died at the age of 84.
However, President Buhari, while reacting to the demise of his friend, described the late Captain Din as “a trusted and very reliable friend”.
The President expressed his feelings via a condolence message released by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Mallam Garba Shehu, in Abuja on Saturday.
He said, “The late Captain Din was a trusted and very reliable friend.
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“He was a broad-minded patriot whose approach to national issues was most practical and worthy of emulation. He was equally a peace-loving man.”
President Buhari further commiserated with the Plateau State Government and the All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state on the death of the Chairman of the party’s Elders Advisory Council.
President Muhammadu Buhari’s friend and political ally, Retired Capt. Joseph Din
He noted that Din’s wise counsel would be sorely missed, especially at this time, saying, “Since his retirement, he has conducted himself very well in business and politics as a man of peace, contributing tremendously to the relative tranquility enjoyed in the Plateau.”
The President prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed.
He particularly condoled with the widow, Mrs Christiana Din, and members of the family, urging them to take solace in the good works that the late Captain left behind and remain strong even as they continue to mourn him.
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