Buhari’s Visit Excites Late Shagari’s Family
The family of late ex-President Shehu Shagari has expressed appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari for visiting and condoling them over the death of the elder statesman.
President Buhari, was accompanied on the condolence visit by Governor Aminu Tambuwal of Sokoko, Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi, former Sokoto Governor, Senator Aliyu Wamakko and Sokoto State Deputy Governor, Alhaji Mannir Dan-Iya, among others.
News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the President’s visit was applauded by crowd with chants of ‘Nigeria Sai Maigaskiya’ meaning Nigeria is for a truthful person.
Eldest son of the late former president, Alhaji Bala Shagari, told newsmen on Sunday in Sokoto, that the family was happy with the visit and President Buhari’s pledge to immortalize their late father.
Bala, who is the District Head of Shagari town in Sokoto, however, said he would not comment on Buhari’s pledge until it was fulfilled.
He said the late president did not leave any will aside the directive that he should be buried at his home, Shagari.
According to Bala, the directive was strictly observed and implemented as his remains were buried at Shagari town, on Saturday.
He however said the Sultan had offered that the late president be buried at Hubbare, where Shehu Usman Danfofio was laid to rest.
“We acknowledged it, but late Shagari had told us that he should be buried in Shagari town and even indicated a specific location, so we have to comply with his will,” he said.
He stated that his father had no grudge against Buhari or anyone because Shagari told us he had pardoned everyone, explaining that the late president’s absence at most public functions was due to his ill-health, which was the reason he stayed in Sokoto and Shagari town before his death.
The Federal Government’s delegation led by Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Mr Boss Mustspha, had earlier attended the late president’s funeral on Saturday in Shagari town – NAN