Governor Sanwo-Olu mourns passing of former president Buhari

By Adeola Ogunrinde –

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has expressed grief over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing his death as a colossal loss to Nigeria.

In a condolence message issued on Sunday by his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Mr. Gboyega Akosile, the governor hailed Buhari as a transparent, courageous, and honest leader.

Sanwo-Olu asserted that the late former President loved Nigeria deeply and made significant contributions to its development. He described Buhari as a disciplined and respected statesman whose leadership inspired integrity and accountability.

The governor extended condolences to the late President’s immediate family, President Bola Tinubu, and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), describing Buhari as one of the founding pillars of the ruling party.

“On behalf of my wife, Ibijoke, the people, and the government of Lagos State, I mourn the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari. He was a courageous, disciplined, respected, and passionate leader who provided honest and transparent leadership,” Sanwo-Olu said.

He praised Buhari’s dedication to national growth, noting that his leadership style was marked by patriotism, strength, and an unwavering commitment to the country’s progress.

Sanwo-Olu recalled Buhari’s decades of service, highlighting his roles as Military Governor, Minister of Petroleum Resources, Head of State, and later, as President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.

“My thoughts and prayers are with his family—especially his wife, Hajia Aisha Buhari—his friends, political associates, the Federal Government, Katsina State, and the people of Daura. May God bless his soul and give Nigerians the strength to bear this loss,” Sanwo-Olu prayed.