Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, visited Daura in Katsina State on Wednesday to pay his respects to the family of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
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The visit came a day after Buhari was laid to rest in his hometown, following Islamic funeral rites. Obi’s presence in Daura marked a rare show of cross-party respect, reflecting the solemnity of the national mourning that followed Buhari’s death.
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Buhari, who served Nigeria both as a military leader and a civilian president, was buried at 5:50 p.m. on Tuesday. The ceremony was conducted under Islamic tradition, with prayers led by Sheikh Salisu Rabiu, the Chief Imam of Daura Central Mosque.
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Military officers, including Army Generals and Service Chiefs, gave the former leader a final salute. His coffin, draped in the national flag, was carried by senior officers to the burial site, where a 21-gun salute was fired, marking the end of his long journey in public service.
Obi’s visit is part of a broader wave of condolences from political figures, traditional leaders, and ordinary Nigerians who have continued to honor Buhari’s legacy. His trip to Daura reflects the mood of the nation as it reflects on the life and leadership of one of its most prominent figures.
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