A former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, has condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari over the death of his Chief of Staff, Alhaji Abba Kyari, describing the deceased as a loyal aide.
Reacting to the death in a statement in Abuja, the former Vice President said: “I have received the death of your Chief of Staff with profound grief and sorrow, and I convey to you my deepest and heartfelt sympathies at this sombre moment.”
According to Atiku, death is inevitable and every living being will ultimately experience this terminal stage of life.
The Wazirin Adamawa reminded Nigerians that the coronavirus pandemic was a reality, adding that it had no respect for political or social boundaries.
He explained that the death of the Chief of Staff should galvanize Nigerians to support the efforts to contain this deadly virus.
“Mr. President, my heart and prayers are with you at this emotionally challenging moment as you come to terms with the death of your dedicated Chief of Staff.
“We are bound by common humanity and I therefore feel and share your grief at this moment. May Allah forgive the deceased and grant him eternal bliss in paradise”, Atiku added.
Kyari, who died in a Lagos hospital, was buried in Abuja on Saturday.
The news broke in March that Kyari had tested positive for the coronavirus while his principal, Buhari was said to be negative.
The presidency later released a statement confirming the report.
Kyari had returned to Nigeria from Germany on March 14 with the virus.
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