Alhaji Bala Shagari, the eldest son of late President Shehu Shagari has shown appreciation to President Muhammadu Buhari over condolence visit to the family in Sokoto.
He said that the family was pleased with the visit and Buhari’s promise to immortalize the late president.
Late Shagari, aged 93, died on Dec. 28 at the National Hospital, Abuja and was buried on Saturday at Shagari, his hometown.
Shagari was President of Nigeria from 1979 to 1983. His rue dd not last long as it was taken over by a coup d’etat that brought in Muhammadu Buhari to power as military head of state, three months after he (Shagari) was sworn in for second term.
Bala Shagari said that the late president did not leave any will beside the directive that he should be buried at his home, Shagari.
According to Bala, the directive was strictly followed as his remains were buried at Shagari town, on Saturday.
He mentioned that the Sultan had offered that the late president should 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 added.
According to him, his father held nothing against Buhari or anyone because Shagari told us he had forgiven everyone.
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