Former presidential candidate, Peter Obi has opened up on the reason he was absent at the burial of erstwhile president Muhammadu Buhari on Tuesday.
Obi, who was one of the conspicuous absentees at the ceremony which took place in Daura, Katsina State explained that he could not get a flight to Katsina.
Obi was able to make it to Daura on Wednesday, where he commiserated with the family of the late former President.
“It was difficult to come yesterday (Tuesday) because there was no flight,” Obi told Arise TV.
“Even if there was a flight, you couldn’t land in Katsina Airport. It was all closed, because there was a lot of dignitaries.
“Mourning continues until tomorrow. So, whoever comes today and tomorrow, is still part of the mourning.”
Meanwhile, Peter Obi, has paid tribute to the demise of Muhammadu Buhari.
Naijaonpoint reports that former President Buhari was confirmed dead in England earlier on July 13, after weeks in a London hospital. His death has led to national mourning as prominent figures across Nigeria continue to pay tribute to him
Obi took to his social media handles, including Facebook and 𝕏, to mourn the former head of state and All Progressives Congress stalwart. The two-time Anambra state governor described Buhari as a person who “comported himself in a dignified manner”.
Peter Obi wrote: “I have just received the very sad news of the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari in London. His death provides a solemn moment, not just for his family and close associates, but for our nation as a whole.
“President Buhari has always comported himself in a dignified manner as a leader.
“To his wife, children, extended family, and to all Nigerians I extend my deepest condolences.
“May Almighty Allah, Most Gracious and Most Merciful, forgive President Buhari’s shortcomings, reward his efforts in service to the nation, and grant him Aljannatul Firdaus.”