By Suzan Edeh, Bauchi
The former Speaker of the House of Representatives Hon Yakubu Dogara has shock over the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari who died on Sunday in a London Clinic, saying that Nigeria and Nigerians have lost a patriot, father and nationalist.
Yakubu Dogara in a condolence message he signed in reaction to the death of the former President, said that Buhari was a patriot and a nationalist who did not only believe in, but worked all his life for the unity of Nigeria.
“I received with shock the news of the passing of former President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR Sunday evening.He fought in the civil war to preserve the unity of the country as a military officer and later Head of state,” he added.
“When I was elected as Speaker of the House of Representatives just few days after he was inaugurated as President in June, 2015, though not an outcome he had anticipated , he nonetheless accepted the outcome and worked with us as a father and leader.”
“His death at this material time is a huge loss to Nigeria and Nigerians. We needed his elderly wisdom, counsel and experience to navigate these challenging times as a country but we cannot question the creator and giver of life.”
“I pray God to give Hajiya Aisha Buhari, his children and the entire family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss and may God forgive his shortcomings,” he said