{"id":466,"date":"2025-07-13T18:58:10","date_gmt":"2025-07-13T18:58:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=466"},"modified":"2025-07-13T18:58:11","modified_gmt":"2025-07-13T18:58:11","slug":"nigeria-lost-a-selfless-leader-mark-mourns-buharis-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tona.today\/?p=466","title":{"rendered":"Nigeria lost a selfless leader, Mark mourns Buhari\u2019s death"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Senator David Mark, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Nigeria\u2019s immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a statement released through his media aide, Paul Mumeh, Mark noted that Buhari died at a crucial moment when his fatherly guidance was greatly needed to help steer the nation through its challenging leadership landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Rema - Baby (Is it a Crime) [Official Video]\" width=\"980\" height=\"551\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/MsZhYgo9MoA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>President Bola Tinubu, through his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, and former presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu, announced the death of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The former President reportedly died in London at about 4:30 p.m. after battling a prolonged, undisclosed illness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Buhari served as Nigeria\u2019s President from 2015 to 2023 and was also the country\u2019s military Head of State between January 1984 and August 1985.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In response to his passing, President Tinubu directed Vice President Kashim Shettima to travel to the UK to bring Buhari\u2019s remains back for burial. He also ordered all national flags to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mark, who served as the military governor of Niger State from 1984 to 1986 during Buhari\u2019s tenure as Military Head of State, described the former President\u2019s love for Nigeria as unmatched.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ADC chieftain stated, \u201cNigeria has lost a hero, an uncommon patriot and a selfless leader who gave his all for the good of our nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe greatest sacrifice which would be difficult to fault was his love for this country, particularly, her unity\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cIt is sad that President Buhari transitioned to the great beyond at this time but we are consoled that his legacy of keeping the nation united will endure.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/punchng.com\/nigeria-lost-a-selfless-leader-mark-mourns-buharis-death\/\">(Punch)<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Interim National Chairman of the African Democratic Congress, Senator David Mark, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Nigeria\u2019s immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari. 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