Tinubu announces Buhari’s death, summons emergency FEC meeting on Tuesday
Having announced the death of Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari which occurred in London at about 4:30pm on Sunday, President Bola Tinubu has summoned an emergency meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC) for Tuesday meant to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari.
Speaking on the demise of Buhari, President Tinubu, in a condolence message signed by him, said he received the news of the former President’s death with “profound sorrow and a heavy heart”, adding that Buhari “placed the interest of Nigeria above personal interests”.
The former president, who died on Sunday at a hospital in the United Kingdom, was described by President Tinubu as a man who “was to the very core, a patriot, a soldier, a statesman”.
President Tinubu, who stated that Buhari’s legacy of service and sacrifice would linger on, added that “he served Nigeria with unwavering dedication, first as a Military leader from January 1984 to August 1985, and later as a democratically- elected President from 2015 to 2023. Duty, honour, and a deep commitment to the unity and progress of our nation defined his life.
He stood firm through the most turbulent times, leading with quiet strength, profound integrity, and an unshakable belief in Nigeria’s potential. He championed discipline in public service, confronted corruption head-on, and placed the country above personal interest at every turn.
“In this moment of national mourning, I extend my deepest condolences to his beloved wife, Aisha, with whom I have been in constant touch, his children, the entire Buhari family, and all who knew and loved him.”
He extended his condolences to the Government and people of Katsina State, most especially the people and traditional leaders of Daura Emirate.
We honour his service. We reflect on his legacy. And we pray for the peaceful repose of his soul.
He directed that all national flags fly at half-mast across the country for seven days from today, Sunday 13th July, 2025.
“I have also summoned an emergency Federal Executive Council session on Tuesday, dedicated to his honour”, he said.
He assured that the Federal Government would accord President Buhari full state honours befitting his towering contributions to our country, even as he prayed Allah to forgive his shortcomings and grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus.
And may his life continue to inspire generations of Nigerians to serve with courage, conviction, and selflessness
