Former President Muhammadu Buhari has expressed his grief and extended condolences to President Bola Tinubu over the series of tragic stampedes in Oyo State, Federal Capital Territory, and Anambra State, in which several lives were lost and also extended his Christmas greetings to Nigerians.
The message of the former President to President Tinubu and Nigerians was contained in a statement by his spokesman, Malam Garba Shehu.
In the message on Sunday, the former President expressed sympathy to Governors Seyi Makinde, Oyo State; Professor Chukwuma Soludo, Anambra State; 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 sympathized with the Catholic community which is also affected.
Muhammadu Buhari extended his warm wishes to Nigerians on the occasion of Christmas and called on fellow countrymen to recall the noble teachings of Jesus Christ.
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He also extends heartfelt wishes to each and every citizen of “our great nation a Happy New Year, 2025”, saying “may this year bring us all immense prosperity, peace, and good health.”