There is currently a sad moment at the Nigeria’s seat of power, following the death of Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari.
Kyari’s death was announced by the President official aides.
Before his death, Kyari had tested positive to Covid-19 a virus caused by Coronavirus which has killed many people across the globe.
Announcing Kyari’s death, Garba Shehu, aide to the president said; “The Presidency regrets to announce the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari”.
The Presidency regrets to announce the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari.
— Garba Shehu (@GarShehu) April 17, 2020
According to him; “The deceased had tested positive to the ravaging COVID-19, and had been receiving treatment. But he died on Friday, April 17, 2020”.
“Kyari’s Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly,” Shehu noted.
On his on part, Femi Adesina, another Buhari’s aide corroborated Shehu’s statement on Abba Kyari. He prayed God receive his souls in peace.
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“Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, passes on. May God rest his soul. Amen. Funeral arrangements to be announced soon”, Adesina said.
Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari, passes on. May God rest his soul. Amen. Funeral arrangements to be announced soon.
— Femi Adesina (@FemAdesina) April 17, 2020
Bashir Ahmad, another President Buhari’s aide mourned Kyari.
He said he is devastated and short of words over his death.
“Completely out of any word, so devastating. It is indeed very hard on us, but I strongly believe that we all belong to Allah and to Him we shall return. May Allah accept Mallam Abba Kyari’s shahada, forgive all his shortcomings, and grant him Jannatul Firdausi. #RIPAbbaKyari
Completely out of any word, so devastating. It is indeed very hard on us, but I strongly believe that we all belong to Allah and to Him we shall return. May Allah accept Mallam Abba Kyari’s shahada, forgive all his shortcomings, and grant him Jannatul Firdausi. #RIPAbbaKyari pic.twitter.com/S1im9frLRe
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) April 18, 2020
Nigerians Reacts.
Nigerians on social media has reacted over the deaths of the President right hand man. Kyari’s death has been trending on social media.
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Nigeria’s popular singer, Davido has joined the list of those who are currently paying tribute to the chief of staff of the president.
“Rest in Peace Abba Kyari🙏🏽, Davido said on twitter.
https://twitter.com/davido/status/1251300304412454912?s=19
NNPC boss, Mele Kyari, begged Allah to forgive Kyari and accept his soul.
“May Allah forgive Mallam Abba Kyari and have mercy upon him. Was a truly good man, profoundly faithful and loyal to our country.
May Allah forgive Mallam Abba Kyari and have mercy upon him. Was a truly good man, profoundly faithful and loyal to our country.
— Mele Kyari, OFR (@MKKyari) April 18, 2020
Deji Adenyaju, human rights activist, bemoaned Nigerians political who embezzled public funds meant for building the country especially the health system. He attributed Kyari’s death to the poor health system in Nigeria.
He said; “I hope those already stealing Corona Vurus money will stop & begin to do the right thing. Abba Kyari died here in Nigeria, unable to travel for medical tourism. FIX OUR HEALTH SECTOR & country now.
Stop looting Nigeria dry.
I hope those already stealing Corona Vurus money will stop & begin to do the right thing. Abba Kyari died here in Nigeria, unable to travel for medical tourism. FIX OUR HEALTH SECTOR & country now.
Stop looting Nigeria dry.
— Comrade Deji Adeyanju (@adeyanjudeji) April 18, 2020
