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Following the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari on Sunday in London at the age of 82, the National Assembly has suspended all legislative activities to honour him.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana.
According to the statement, the Senate President and Speaker of the House of Representatives directed the suspension of plenary sessions and all related activities until Tuesday, July 22.
According to the statement, the decision was made to pay tribute to Buhari’s legacy of integrity and dedicated service to the nation.
The leadership extended condolences to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Buhari family, the government and people of Katsina State, and Nigerians at large.
Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, paid tribute to Buhari and the late Awujale of Ijebuland, Oba Sikiru Adetona, describing both as steadfast champions of national unity and moral leadership.
In a statement issued in Abuja on Monday, Bamidele said the deaths of Buhari (82) and Oba Adetona (91), both of whom passed on July 13, mark the loss of two towering figures in Nigeria’s political and traditional spheres.
He praised Buhari’s legacy of discipline, integrity, and commitment to justice — from his tenure as Military Head of State (1984–1985) to his democratic leadership as President (2015–2023). Bamidele highlighted Buhari’s efforts to realign Nigeria’s political structure through progressive coalitions that led to the formation of the All Progressives Congress (APC) and its 2015 electoral victory.
The senator extended condolences on behalf of the Senate and the South-West caucus to former First Lady Aisha Buhari, the Buhari family, the Daura Emirate, the Katsina State government, and President Tinubu.
On Oba Adetona, Bamidele described the monarch’s 65-year reign (1960–2025) as one of inclusive governance, peace-building, and selfless leadership. He commended the Awujale’s apolitical stance and his unifying influence across religious and ethnic lines.
He also condoled with the Anikilaya Ruling House, the people of Ijebuland, and the Ogun State government, acknowledging the monarch’s lasting contributions to national development.
The House of Representatives also mourned the passing of Buhari, describing him as “a towering figure in Nigeria’s history.”
In a statement signed by House spokesman Akin Rotimi, lawmakers said, “His passing marks the end of an era defined by discipline, national service, and an unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s democratic development,” the statement read.
