Osun state governor, Ademola Adeleke, has condoled president Bola Tinubu and Aishat Buhari over the death of former president Muhammadu Buhari.
He expressed his deep pain over the passing of the former president, describing the late Nigerian leader as a patriot who contributed immensely to national development.
In a statement by his spokesperson, Olawale Rasheed, Sunday, Adeleke said that Nigeria has lost a distinguished leader who gave his all for the country’s progress.
He also commiserated with the surviving children and immediate family saying that they lost more than just a father and confidant, but an embodiment of integrity who brought so much difference to governance in Nigeria.
He also extends his sympathy to his counterpart in Katsina state, His Excellency Dikko Umar Radda, the Emir of Daura and the people of Katsina state, who lost a remarkable leader.
“It is with a heavy heart that I received the news of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari in London, the United Kingdom.His contributions to national development will remain ever green in the minds of all Nigerians.
“Throughout his lifetime, President Buhari was a watchword for integrity, inspiring honesty and selfless services in public service. Nigeria has lost one of its finest and I join in mourning a leader whose contributions to nation building is unquantifiable,” Adeleke said.
He prayed for the repose of the soul of the late leader while hoping that Allah comforts everyone impacted by this monumental loss.