President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will today in Daura, Katsina State, receive the body of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
The remains are due to arrive from London, the United Kingdom, where he died on Sunday.
Daura is Buhari’s hometown, where he retired after stepping down from office on May 29, 2023. His burial is due to take place inside his house in the town at 2 pm.
President Tinubu will be joined at the solemn funeral ceremony in line with Islamic rites by former Niger Republic President Mahamadou Issoufou, and other present and former African leaders.
As of last night, many leaders who indicated interest in attending the Janaza prayers were expected to confirm their attendance, according to sources close to the funeral committee.
No fewer than 25 ministers will attend the programme.
Senate and House of Representatives leadership, governors, leading traditional rulers across the country, business leaders and other senior private and public officials will be there.
Daura, a small town, became choked with people last night.
But the tight security expected at the occasion may prevent the Talakawa – the downtrodden Nigerians who were the backbone of Buhari’s political support base – from attending the funeral.
A full military honour is expected at the event, beginning with the reception of the body at the Katsina airport.
