The factional Acting National Chairman of the Labour Party, Senator Nenadi Usman, has paid tribute to former President Muhammadu Buhari.
In a statement, Usman said the late Buhari served the nation to the best of his capacity.
The statement reads: “It is with deep sorrow that I received the news of the passing of Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who reportedly died in a London hospital.
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“Both as a military Head of State and as a democratically elected President, the late Buhari served the nation to the best of his capacity. Like every human, he had his shortcomings, but his unwavering love for Nigeria – evident in many of the decisions he took both as a military officer and as a statesman – remains undeniable.
“As the nation mourns this departed patriot, I pray that Almighty Allah (SWT) forgive his shortcomings, grant him Aljannatul Firdaus, and console all who grieve this profound loss.’’