Buhari sympathises with Jonathan on loss of aides in accident

President Muhammadu Buhari has commiserated with his predecessor Goodluck Jonathan who lost two of his aides in an accident on Wednesday.

This was contained in a statement signed by Senior Special Assistant to the President Garba Shehu.

The president urged Jonathan not to allow the accident distract him in his peace building travels within and outside the country.

“President Muhammadu Buhari commiserates with former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan on the demise of his two personal staff in a road accident.

“President Buhari joined fellow countrymen in praying for the repose of the deceased aides of the former President and urged their families to see their demise as a sacrifice for the nation.

“The President expressed gratitude to Almighty God for having President Jonathan escape unhurt from the accident, urging him not to be distracted from his frequent local and international travels which are linked to peace building at home and abroad,” the statement read.