By Adeyemi Adeleye

The APC and PDP in Lagos State have extended their condolences to the family and friends of former President Muhammadu Buhari and the entire nation, on his passing.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the immediate past president died on Sunday.

Reacting, the APC, in a statement on Sunday by its Publicity Secretary, Mr Seye Oladejo, said that Buhari’s virtue of discipline would not be easily forgotten in the country’s annals.

“We join millions of Nigerians in mourning a leader who dedicated his life to the service of our country.

“President Buhari’s legacy of discipline, integrity, and unwavering commitment to national development will forever remain etched in our collective memory.

“From his early years as a military officer to his tenure as a democratically elected president, Buhari’s love for Nigeria was evident in his steadfast efforts to combat corruption, restore security, and reposition our economy for long-term growth.

“The Lagos APC recognises and honours his immense contributions to the progress of our party and the advancement of democracy in Nigeria,” Oladejo said.

He said that Buhari’s leadership inspired a generation, and that his absence would be deeply felt across the political landscape.

“As we grieve this monumental loss, we pray for comfort and strength for his family and all who knew and admired him. May his soul rest in perfect peace.”

Similarly, Chief Sunday Olaifa, the PDP Deputy Chairman (Lagos West), who expressed the party’s condolences to his family and the nation, said that the former president contributed his quota to the development of the country.

NAN reports that Buhari died at a London clinic, aged 82.

He was President from 2015 to 2023 and had previously served as Military Head of State of Nigeria from Jan. 1984 to Aug. 1985. (NAN)(www.nannews.ng)

Edited by Buhari Bolaji