Prayer, remembrance programme to mark Buhari’s first death anniversary

Former presidential media aide, Bashir Ahmad, has announced plans for a prayer and remembrance gathering to mark the first anniversary of the death of former President Muhammadu Buhari.

In a statement shared on his official X page on Tuesday, Ahmad said the event would be held on Monday, July 13, to honour Buhari’s life, legacy and service to Nigeria.

“On Monday, July 13, we will gather in solemn remembrance to honour the life, legacy and enduring service of our late boss, former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, one year after his passing,” he wrote.

Ahmad described the late former president as a leader who dedicated his life to Nigeria with commitment, integrity, discipline and patriotism, adding that his contributions to national development would remain part of the country’s history.

He said family members, friends, political associates and Nigerians would come together in prayer and reflection, seeking Allah’s forgiveness for Buhari’s shortcomings, Al-Jannah Firdaus for the late president, and comfort for his family and the nation.

“May Allah grant him eternal rest. Ameen,” the statement added.

Buhari died on July 13, 2025, at the age of 82 in a London clinic after a prolonged illness. His remains were later returned to Nigeria and buried in his hometown of Daura, Katsina State.

He served as Nigeria’s democratically elected president from May 29, 2015, to May 29, 2023, becoming the first opposition candidate to defeat a sitting president in the country’s history after winning the 2015 presidential election. He was re-elected in 2019 and completed his second term in 2023.

The remembrance programme is expected to bring together family members, former aides, political associates and supporters to reflect on Buhari’s leadership and contributions to Nigeria’s political history.