PM Modi mourns the passing of Muhammadu Buhari, the former president of Nigeria

(Forelines)– Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed profound sorrow over the passing of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, according to India’s PMO said in a statement.

PM Modi recalled speaking with former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari on a number of occasions.

PM Modi stated that Muhammadu Buhari’s insight, kindness, and steadfast dedication to the partnership between India and Nigeria were particularly noteworthy.

“I join the 1.4 billion people of India in extending our heartfelt condolences to his family, the people and the government of Nigeria,” PM Modi said in a statement

“Deeply saddened by the passing of former President of Nigeria Muhammadu Buhari. I fondly recall our meetings and conversations on various occasions. His wisdom, warmth and unwavering commitment to India–Nigeria friendship stood out. I join the 1.4 billion people of India in extending our heartfelt condolences to his family, the people and the government of Nigeria,” PM Modi wrote in a post on X.

From 2015 until 2023, Nigerian politician Muhammadu Buhari presided over the country as its president. From December 31, 1983, until August 27, 1985, he served as Nigeria’s military head of state and was a major general in the country’s army.

In 2003 and 2007, Buhari ran for president of Nigeria with the backing of the All Nigeria Peoples Party (ANPP), and in 2011, he ran on the platform of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC). He was announced in December 2014 as the All Progressives Congress party’s presidential candidate for the general election of 2015. Buhari defeated incumbent President Goodluck Jonathan in the election. For the first time in Nigerian history, the incumbent president lost his attempt for reelection. On May 29, 2015, he was sworn in. Buhari defeated former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, his closest opponent, by more than 3 million votes in February 2019 to win reelection.