Oyo State Governor, ‘Seyi Makinde, has expressed heartfelt condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the death of his predecessor, former President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Makinde also commiserated with the widow of the late former president, Hajia Aisha Buhari, and the entire Buhari family, praying that Almighty God grants repose to his soul.
The governor described Buhari’s death as “unexpected,” but acknowledged that the former president made notable contributions to Nigeria during his time in office. 
While the news of his passing came as a shock, we cannot ignore the fact that he served Nigeria in multiple capacities, including as a former Military Head of State and democratically elected President. May God give his family the strength to bear this great loss and grant him Aljanah Firdaus,” Makinde said.
In a related development, the Federal Character Commissioner representing Oyo State, Professor Adeniyi Olowofela, also mourned the passing of the former president. Olowofela, a former Commissioner for Education in Oyo State, described Buhari as a “symbol of integrity and discipline.”
In a statement he personally signed shortly after the news broke, Olowofela said: “President Muhammadu Buhari was a man of purpose and unwavering national commitment. His leadership style, though often debated, was guided by a passion for the unity and development of Nigeria.”
Also, Speaker of the HoR, Hon Tajudeen Abbas has expressed sadness over his passage.
The Speaker, in the statement issued through his Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Musa Abdullahi Krishi, described Buhari as an officer and statesman who made a name for himself as ‘incorruptible’ and lived a life defined by simplicity and a remarkable absence of materialism, virtues that earned him widespread respect and trust across the country.
Speaker Abbas said it is painful that Buhari, who chose to have his deserved rest after eight years as president, has now gone to have eternal rest.
“The news of the demise of former President Muhammadu Buhari was shocking to me. But we cannot question our Creator. All mortals shall taste death. May Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings and grant him Jannatul Firdaus.
“He was a fine officer of the Nigerian Army and politician of repute, who got to the peak of his military and political careers. He was disciplined, patriotic, modest, and upright. He served the nation most of his life in different capacities. Only a few Nigerians have the privilege to have so served their country.
“Buhari carved a niche for himself as an incorruptible leader, a man of integrity, and an unflinching commitment to nation-building. His life was also defined by uncommon simplicity,” the Speaker said.
Speaker Abbas commiserated the Buhari family, Emir of Daura, the people, and the government of his home state, Katsina, and extended the condolences to Kaduna State, where he lived most of his life.
