Peter Obi, who was the Labour Party’s presidential candidate in the 2023 elections, has explained his absence from the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari.
He cited flight restrictions as the reason he couldn’t attend the ceremony in Daura on Tuesday.
Obi stated that his attempts to attend the burial were thwarted by a combination of unavailable flights and restricted air traffic, put in place to accommodate high-level dignitaries.
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He said, “Yes, it was difficult to come here yesterday because there were no flights.
“Even if you had a flight, you couldn’t land at Katsina Airport. It was all closed because of the number of dignitaries attending the burial.”
“It is believed that the mourning continues today and tomorrow. Whoever comes today or tomorrow is still part of the mourning.”
Obi recounted his previous interactions with Buhari, highlighting a meeting during his presidential campaign where the late leader advised him to prioritize the well-being of Nigeria’s impoverished citizens.
“I had the opportunity of meeting him while I was campaigning, and I remember his words to this day: ‘Please care for the poor Nigerians’. That’s what I always remember,” he said.
“And I believe he did his best within his capacity. I remember vividly his sincere appeal for fighting and caring for the poor.”
Reflecting on Buhari’s death, Peter Obi remarked that the former president’s passing serves as a poignant reminder of how temporary both power and life truly are.
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