The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared a three-day national mourning period in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who recently passed away at the age of 82.
The party’s Interim National Chairman, Sen. David Mark, in a statement on Monday by his media aide, Paul Mumeh to ex-President of the Senate, in a statement on Monday announced the immediate suspension of all political activities at both the national and state levels for the duration of the mourning period.
Mark described Buhari as a statesman of exceptional character whose life was defined by discipline, patriotism, and service to the nation.
Calling on the party members and supporters across the country to observe the declared period of mourning with solemnity and respect, Mark said, “President Muhammadu Buhari was a statesman of exceptional character.
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“As a soldier, he fought bravely to preserve the unity and territorial integrity of our nation.
“As a democratically elected President, he contributed significantly to the growth and consolidation of democratic governance in Nigeria.
“His leadership reflected discipline, commitment, and a deep sense of patriotism.”
The ADC interim chairman further urged the federal government to immortalise the former President by naming national monuments or institutions after him, as a tribute to his contributions.
“We believe it is only fitting that his name and contributions be etched permanently into the national memory through the establishment of monuments, institutions, or initiatives that reflect the values he stood for,” he added.
The party extended its deepest condolences to the Buhari family, the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and all Nigerians mourning the former leader.