The immediate-past Nigerian president, Muhammadu Buhari, has died in London.
The president’s spokesman, Garba Shehu, later confirmed the death.
“The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin,” Mr Shehu said.
The presidency also made an official statement credited to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and was released by Bayo Onanuga.
PRESIDENT TINUBU ANNOUNCES PRESIDENT BUHARI’S PASSING, ORDERS VP SHETTIMA TO THE UK TO ACCOMPANY BODY BACK HOME
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the passing of his predecessor, President Muhammadu Buhari.
President Buhari died today in London at about 4.30 pm, following a prolonged illness.
President Tinubu has spoken with Mrs Aishat Buhari, the former President’s widow and offered his deep condolences.
President Tinubu has also ordered Vice President Kashim Shettima to proceed to the United Kingdom to accompany President Muhammadu Buhari’s body back to Nigeria.
Former President Buhari was twice elected Nigeria’s President in 2015 and 2023.
He also served as military head of state between January 1984 and August 1985.
President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President)
(Information & Strategy)
June 13, 2025
