Abuja, Nigeria — Former Head of State, General Abdulsalami Abubakar, has offered an emotional reflection on the passing of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, revealing that both men coincidentally found themselves receiving medical treatment at the same hospital shortly before Buhari’s death.
In a video shared on social media and now circulating widely, Abdulsalami recounted how he and Buhari had exchanged brief words of comfort, not knowing it would be their last meeting.
“We were in the same hospital together,” Abdulsalami said, his voice tinged with sadness. “We spoke for a short while… nobody knew that those moments would be the final ones.”
Abdulsalami described Buhari as a man of discipline, resilience, and unwavering commitment to Nigeria’s unity, adding that even in his final days, Buhari remained calm and dignified.
The former leader also used the moment to call for prayers and national reflection, urging Nigerians to remember Buhari not only for his political roles — both as a military ruler and a civilian president — but also for his personal sacrifices and dedication to public service.
News of Buhari’s passing has triggered a wave of tributes from past and present political figures, citizens, and international observers. Many Nigerians, moved by Abdulsalami’s account, have shared messages of condolence and gratitude for Buhari’s decades-long role in the nation’s history.
Details about Buhari’s burial, which will follow Islamic rites in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State, were announced earlier by the Katsina State government.
As Nigerians mourn, Abdulsalami’s words offer a rare, intimate glimpse into the humanity of two former heads of state — sharing a quiet, final moment far from the public eye.
