Nigeria’s former President, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, has died at the age of 82 in a London clinic, marking the end of a defining era in Nigerian and African political history.
His death was confirmed in a statement issued by his spokesperson, Garba Shehu, on Sunday afternoon.
“The family of the former president has announced the passing on of the former president, Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, this afternoon in a clinic in London. May Allah accept him in Aljannatul Firdaus, Amin,” He said on X.
The former Nigerian president had been in the United Kingdom since April 2025 for what was initially described as a routine medical check-up. However, he reportedly fell ill shortly after his arrival and remained hospitalized until his death.
A former military ruler from 1983 to 1985 and Nigeria’s elected president from 2015 to 2023, Buhari was a key figure in Africa’s political landscape.
His presidency was marked by a strong anti-corruption campaign, efforts to combat insurgency, and major infrastructure investments, though also criticised for economic hardship, human rights concerns, and repeated medical absences abroad.
Olamilekan Okebiorun
