The Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, ADC, David Mark, has lamented the death of Nigeria’s immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari, saying the country has lost a hero, a patriotic and selfless leader.

Mark said Buhari died at a critical time when Nigeria needs his fatherly advice to navigate the murky waters of national leadership.

“Nigeria has lost a hero, an uncommon patriot and a selfless leader who gave his all for the good of our nation. The greatest sacrifice which would be difficult to fault was his love for this country, particularly, her unity,” he said.

According to the former military governor of Niger State, it is sad that ex-President Buhari passed away, but the entire nation is consoled by the enduring legacy he left in keeping the country united.

OSUNDAILY NG recalls that Senator Mark was military governor of Niger State between 1984 and 1986 under Buhari’s leadership as military head of state.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced seven days of mourning to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday.

Tinubu disclosed this in a condolence message on Sunday.

According to him, as a mark of respect to the former leader, he has directed that all national flags fly at half-mast across the country for seven days from Sunday.

“I have directed that all national flags fly at half-staff across the country for seven days from today,” he stated.

He said he has summoned an emergency Federal Executive Council session on Tuesday, dedicated to honouring the late Buhari.

Tinubu added that the federal government will honour the late Buhari with a state funeral.

“As a mark of respect to our former leader, I have directed that all national flags fly at half-staff across the country for seven days from today. I have also summoned an emergency Federal Executive Council session on Tuesday, dedicated to his honour. The federal government will accord President Buhari full state honours befitting his towering contributions to our country,” the statement read.

Buhari is expected to be buried in Daura, Katsina State, on Monday.

OSUNDAILY NG reports that Buhari’s death was confirmed by his former spokespersons, Garba Shehu and Bashir Ahmed, in separate statements on X on Sunday.

Following Buhari’s death, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel to London to convey his remains back to Nigeria.

Former President Muhammadu Buhari will be buried in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State.

According to TVC, Buhari will be laid to rest tomorrow, Monday, in Daura.

Buhari passed away at a clinic in London, where he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness, at 4:30 pm on Sunday.

His former media spokesman, Garba Shehu, disclosed this via X on Sunday.

Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu, who mourned the passing of his predecessor, has dispatched Vice President Kashim Shettima to London.

Tinubu directed Shettima to accompany Buhari’s corpse back to Nigeria for burial.