Amaechi, Atiku, Osibanjo, Tambuwal, others arrive Daura for Buhari’s final burial rites

A wave of prominent Nigerian political figures, government officials, and traditional leaders has begun arriving in Daura, Katsina State, as preparations intensify for the final burial rites of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

The late statesman, who served as both military Head of State and two-term civilian President, passed away in the United Kingdom at the age of 82. His death marks the end of a significant chapter in Nigeria’s political history.

In the hours following the announcement of his passing, Daura—his ancestral hometown—has experienced a dramatic surge in human and vehicular activity.

Among the early arrivals are several former state governors, ministers, and senior political figures, including:

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria

Yemi Osibanjo, Former Vice President of Nigeria

Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation and former Governor of Rivers State

Aminu Bello Masari, former Governor of Katsina State

Aminu Tambuwal, former Governor of Sokoto State

Ahmad Lawan, former Senate President.

Ali Isa Pantami, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy.

Ibikunle Amosun, former Governor of Ogun State

Ali Modu Sheriff, former Governor of Borno State and one-time PDP National Chairman

Yahaya Bello, former Governor of Kogi State

Aliyu Wamakko, former Governor of Sokoto State.

Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State and former Minister of Solid Minerals

Pauline Tallen, former Deputy Governor of Plateau State and former Minister of Women Affairs

Security presence has been heightened in and around Daura, with traffic diversions and crowd control measures put in place to ensure smooth movement as thousands throng the area to mourn the passing of one of Nigeria’s most prominent leaders.

The funeral proceedings are expected to attract even more dignitaries, religious leaders, and traditional rulers in the coming hours and days.

(Vanguard)