Stampedes: Buhari condoles Tinubu, Makinde, Soludo, Wike
Former President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday condoled with President Bola Tinubu over the stampedes in Oyo, Anambra states and the Federal Capital Territory, which left many people dead.
Mr Buhari in a statement in Abuja also expressed sympathy to Governors Seyi Makinde, Chukwuma Soludo of Oyo and Anambra states’ respectively including the Minister of the FCT, Nyesom Wike.
He appealed to the leaders to pass on his words of sympathy and support to the families and friends of the victims and wished those injured in the stampedes’ speedy recovery.
The former president equally sympathised with the Catholic community which was also affected.
Mr Buhari further extended his wishes to Nigerians on the occasion of Christmas and called on fellow countrymen to recall the noble teachings of Jesus Christ.
He also extended his heartfelt wishes to Nigerians, praying that the new year would usher in immense prosperity, peace and good health.
(NAN)
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