Former Minister of State for Petroleum, Prof. Ibe Kachikwu has expressed shock over the unexpected death of his former boss, late Muhammadu Buhari.
Kachikwu stated this on his Facebook page, and also sent condolences to Buhari’s family.
“ It is with great shock that I learnt of the passing of our great Father, Leader, former two time President of Nigeria, and my former boss, H.E. President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR”
“ My condolences and those of my family go out to his wife, Her Excellency Aisha Buhari, his children and his extended family”
“ My condolences also to his millions of political associates and supporters”
He continued, “ To think that last Thursday, at the invitation of Mallam Shehu Garba, we all gathered at the Yar’Adua center in abuja to pay him homage and to pour encomiums on the man BUHARI on that occasion of the launch of a book in his honour, and now this”
Kachikwu described the death of Buhari as very sad and very fortuitous.
“ May God grant his soul repose and mercy. May he be remembered creditably for his work and time on earth. Amen”