The All Progressives Congress (APC) has described the death of Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, as painful and national tragedy.
In a statement on Saturday morning by its spokesman, Lanre Issa-Onilu, the ruling APC described the deceased as one of Buhari’s “closest advisers”
Issa -Onilu said the president has indeed lost a competent, trusted, loyal, strong right-hand man and long-time adviser who promoted, protected and defended his interest in good times and adversity.
The party condoled with the family, the President, leaders and APC members as well as the people and government of Borno State.
He said: “Even in death, “the fond memories and indelible strides Mallam Abba Kyari left on earth will be celebrated for a long time.
“We remember a cerebral Nigerian who excelled in his private dealings, professional endeavours and public service.
”The president has indeed lost a competent, trusted, loyal, strong right-hand man and long-time adviser who promoted, protected and defended his interest in good times and adversity.
“The party condoled with the family, the President, leaders and APC members as well as the people and government of Borno State.
“As Mallam Abba Kyari is buried according to Islamic rites, may Almighty Allah be merciful and grant him Aljanat Firdaus.”
The All Progressives Congress (APC) mourns the death of Mallam Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff and one of the closest advisers to President Muhammadu Buhari.
Even in death, the fond memories and indelible strides Mallam Abba Kyari left on earth will be celebrated for a long time.
— APC Nigeria (@OfficialAPCNg) April 18, 2020
We remember a cerebral Nigerian who excelled in his private dealings, professional endevours and public service.
The president has indeed lost a competent, trusted, loyal, strong right hand man and longtime adviser who promoted, protected and defended his interest in..
— APC Nigeria (@OfficialAPCNg) April 18, 2020
..good times and adversity.
The Party condoles with Mallam Abba Kyari's immediate family, the President, leaders and members of the All Progressives Congress (APC), and the people and government of Borno state over the painful loss. As Mallam Abba Kyari is buried..
— APC Nigeria (@OfficialAPCNg) April 18, 2020
.. according to Islamic rites, may Almighty Allah be merciful and grant him Aljanat Firdaus.
SIGNED:
Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu
National Publicity Secretary
All Progressives Congress (APC)— APC Nigeria (@OfficialAPCNg) April 18, 2020
