Former President Muhammadu Buhari Passes Away in London

Former President of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has passed away this afternoon in a private clinic in London, according to an announcement released by his family and signed by his longtime spokesperson, Garba Shehu via X.

The news broke via a brief post shared on Twitter (X), stating simply that the former president died peacefully under medical care. No additional details regarding the cause of death or the specific circumstances surrounding his final moments were immediately made available.

The passing of Buhari, who served as Nigeria’s democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023, has sent shockwaves across the country and the global diplomatic community. He had previously ruled Nigeria as a military Head of State from 1983 to 1985, before returning to power as a civilian president three decades later.

Buhari’s tenure was marked by an ambitious anti-corruption drive, economic restructuring policies, and a focus on internal security, though also marred by criticism over human rights concerns and economic challenges.

As the news spread, tributes from political leaders, citizens, and international figures began pouring in.