Buhari: Nigeria has lost a true patriot – Osinbajo

Former Vice President of Nigeria, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, GCON, has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing him as a true patriot and a man of unwavering commitment to the nation.

In a heartfelt tribute released on Saturday, Osinbajo said he and his wife, Dolapo, received the news with profound sadness.

“We spoke with Her Excellency, Aisha Buhari, and their son, Yusuf Buhari, to offer our condolences and to share in the deep grief of their beloved family—one with whom we had the honour of serving our nation for eight memorable years,” he said.

Osinbajo praised the late president’s life of public service, noting that Buhari’s legacy would endure as a symbol of integrity and national devotion.

“Nigeria has lost a true patriot—a man whose life was marked by unyielding devotion to the country he loved. President Buhari’s legacy will endure as a testament to the nobility of public service, defined by honesty, discipline, and an unwavering commitment to the public good.”

He praid for God’s comfort for the family and all who mourn: “May the Almighty God grant comfort and strength to his family, and to all who mourn his passing. May his memory always be blessed.”

President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, served as Nigeria’s Head of State from 1983 to 1985 and as democratically elected President from 2015 to 2023.