Buhari: We Have Lost a Patriot, Father and Nationalist -- Says Dogara
By Ahmad SAKA, Bauchi
A Former Speaker of the Federal House of Representatives Right Honourable Yakubu Dogara has described the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari as a great loss not only to Nigeria but entire african continent.
A condolence message signed by Dogara which was made available to reporters by his media Aide Turaki Hassan, Dogara said
"I received with shock the news of the passing of former President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR this evening, He was a patriot and a nationalist who did not only believe in, but worked all his life for the unity of Nigeria".
Dogara said Buhari fought in the civil war to preserve the unity of the country as a military officer and later Head of state.
He said "When I was elected as Speaker of the House of Representatives just few days after he was inaugurated as president in June, 2015 though not an outcome he had anticipated, he nonetheless accepted the outcome and worked with us as a father and leader".
Dogara said "His death at this material time is a huge loss to Nigeria and Nigerians. We needed his elderly wisdom, counsel and experience to navigate these challenging times as a country but we cannot question the creator and giver of life".
"I pray God to give Hajiya Aisha Buhari, his children and the entire family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and may God forgive his shortcomings."
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