World Leaders Reacts To Buhari’s Death

Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away in London.
Buhari died on Sunday at the age of 82.


His former media aide, Garba Shehu, confirmed the news in a statement posted on his X handle.

“The family of the former president has announced the passing of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London,” the statement read.


Arrangements are currently being made to return the late president’s remains to Nigeria, where he will be accorded a state burial in line with national traditions.
But condolences and varying reactions have begun to pour in from Nigerians as well as World leaders who are mourning the national loss.

World Leaders Reaction

The death of former President Muhammadu Buhari has triggered mixed reactions across social media platforms.

Nigerians have taken to X (formerly Twitter) to share a wide range of emotions — from heartfelt grief to open resentment.

The former military ruler and two-term civilian president is now the centre of discussions, reflections, and debates, much of which are influenced by his highly polarizing legacy.

Tinubu Announces Buhari’s Death

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially confirmed the passing of the former President.

This announcement was contained in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

According to the statement, President Buhari passed away at about 4:30 p.m. in a London clinic.


In his honour, President Tinubu has ordered that the national flag be flown at half-mast throughout the country as a mark of respect.

President Tinubu, who has spoken directly with former First Lady, Mrs. Aisha Buhari, has extended his heartfelt condolences to her, the people of Katsina State, and the entire nation.

As part of official state protocols, President Tinubu has dispatched Vice President Kashim Shettima to the United Kingdom to accompany the late president’s remains back to Nigeria.

Northern Governors React To Buhari’s Passing

In a condolence statement personally signed by the Chairman of the Northern States Governors’ Forum (NSGF) and Governor of Gombe State, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, the Forum described Buhari’s death as a moment of profound grief for Nigeria, particularly the northern region.

“President Muhammadu Buhari was an iconic figure whose life embodied discipline, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the service of Nigeria,” Yahaya stated.

He praised the late president’s illustrious career, which spanned from his early days as a military officer to his role as Head of State between 1984 and 1985, and later as a two-term democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023, describing it as a testament to his firm leadership and patriotic service.

“To us in the Northern Governors’ Forum, President Buhari was not just a national icon, but also a mentor and moral compass who stood firm on the principles of accountability, transparency, and good governance,” he said.

“Buhari mentored with humility, governed with courage, and lived a life marked by simplicity and patriotism. His death has created a huge vacuum that will be deeply felt across every sector of our national life.”

“We pray that Almighty Allah, in His infinite mercy, forgives his shortcomings and grants him eternal rest in Aljannatul Firdaus,” the statement concluded.

In addition, former Minister of Finance and Director-General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has offered her condolences to the ex-president’s family.

In a tweet via her verified X account, the ex-minister, who had unknowingly wished Buhari speedy recovery, shortly after his passing was announced, said she didn’t know the former president was ill.

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar expressed deep sorrow, calling former President Muhammadu Buhari, a man whose life was defined by unflinching patriotism,

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari.

In his message via X, the former Anambra governor described Buhari as a dignified leader whose death marks a solemn moment in Nigeria’s history.

Goodluck E. Jonathan also took to his X page to express his condolence