The family of Nigeria’s former president, Muhammadu Buhari, has announced his passing this afternoon at a private clinic in London. He was 82 years old.
A retired Major General and former military Head of State, Muhammadu Buhari returned to power as a democratically elected president in 2015, serving two consecutive terms until 2023. Known for his anti-corruption stance and his efforts to reform Nigeria’s public institutions, Buhari remained a central figure in Nigerian politics for decades.
According to a brief statement released by his family, the former president died peacefully surrounded by loved ones after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements are expected to be conducted in accordance with Islamic rites.
“We belong to Allah and to Him we shall return,” the family said. “May Allah accept him among the righteous and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.”
Condolences have begun pouring in from across the nation and around the world, with many acknowledging Buhari’s role in shaping Nigeria’s modern political landscape.
In recent weeks, speculation had been mounting about the former president’s health after he was noticeably absent from several public and private engagements in London, where he had been residing quietly since leaving office. Sources close to the family had hinted at a deterioration in his condition, though no official statement was issued at the time. The lack of updates, combined with increased activity around the private clinic he frequented, fueled rumors that his health had taken a serious turn—rumors that, tragically, proved to be true with today’s announcement.
