Former President Muhammadu Buhari expressed his grief and extended condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the tragic stampedes in Oyo State, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Anambra State, which led to the loss of several lives.
In a message on Sunday, the former President expressed sympathy to Governors Seyi Makinde, Oyo State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, Anambra State and Nyesom Wike, Minister of the FCT and appealed to the leaders to pass on his words of sympathy and support to the families and friends of the victims and wishes of a speedy recovery to those injured in the stampedes.
Join our WhatsApp ChannelThe former president also sympathised with the Catholic community that was also affected.
According to the message released by his aide, Garba Shehu, Buhari extended his warm wishes to Nigerians on the occasion of Christmas and called on fellow countrymen to recall the noble teachings of Jesus Christ.
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He also extended heartfelt wishes to each and every citizen a Happy Year 2025, saying “may this year bring us all immense prosperity, peace, and good health.”