The All Progressives Congress (APC) has introduced the momentary closure of its Nationwide Secretariat in Abuja as a mark of respect for the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday in London.
In an announcement issued on Monday, July 14, the social gathering’s Nationwide Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, mentioned the secretariat would stay closed till Thursday, July 17.
“The All Progressives Congress (APC) proclaims the closure of its Nationwide Secretariat in Abuja in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR,” the assertion learn.
“As directed by the Performing Nationwide Chairman of our nice Party, Hon. Bukar Dalori, the Party’s Nationwide Secretariat might be closed beginning right now, Monday, July 14 and can reopen on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
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“We urge Party devoted to make use of this era of nationwide mourning for quiet reflection and prayers for the repose of the soul of our departed chief.”
Buhari handed away at 4:30 p.m. in a London hospital after a protracted, undisclosed sickness. He served Nigeria as a navy head of state from 1984 to 1985 and later as an elected civilian president from 2015 to 2023.
President Bola Tinubu confirmed the information of Buhari’s demise by way of his Particular Adviser on Data, Bayo Onanuga, and former presidential spokesperson Garba Shehu.
In response, Tinubu directed Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Employees Femi Gbajabiamila to journey to the UK and accompany Buhari’s stays again to Nigeria.
He additionally ordered that each one nationwide flags be flown at half-mast in honour of the late former president.
