Buhari Condoles Loss Of Lives In Stampedes, Extends Christmas, New Year Greetings

Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his grief and extends condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over the series of tragic stampedes in Oyo State, the Federal Capital Territory, FCT and Anambra State, in which several lives were lost.

In a press release on Sunday by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, the former President expresses sympathy to Governors Seyi Makinde of Oyo State, Professor Chukwuma Soludo of Anambra and Nyesom Wike, Minister of the FCT and appealed to the leaders to pass on his words of sympathy and support to the families and friends of the victims, and wishes of a speedy recovery to those injured in the stampedes.

The former president also sympathizes with the Catholic community, which is also affected.

Muhammadu Buhari extendes his warm wishes to Nigerians on the occasion of Christmas and called on fellow countrymen to recall the noble teachings of Jesus Christ.

He also extends heartfelt wishes to each and every citizen of Nigeria for a Happy New Year, 2025, saying “May this year bring us all immense prosperity, peace, and good health.”