Former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari is dead. His former aide, Garba Shehu, announced the passing of the former president on X.
Buhari died on Sunday at a London hospital, his spokesperson said.
“The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin,” Garba Shehu wrote on X.
This is just as President Tinubu confirmed and announced the passing of his predecessor.
According to a release by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), on Sunday, June 13, 2025, 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.”
President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
Life and time of Buhari
Born on 17 December 1942, Buhari served as Nigeria’s democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023, after previously ruling as military head of state between 1983 and 1985.
President Tinubu has ordered flags at half-staff as a mark of respect for the departed leader.
His historic election victory in 2015 marked the first time an incumbent Nigerian president lost re-election, defeating then-president Goodluck Jonathan under the All Progressives Congress (APC).
It was gathered that Buhari has been sick for weeks and was receiving treatment at the London hospital.
