Top Christian leaders, prominent politicians and traditional rulers have condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari on the death of his Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari.The Christian leaders were led by the Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, the Most Rev Ignatius Kaigama and the Prelate, Methodist Church Nigeria, Samuel Uche.
In a letter of condolence, on behalf of the priests and all the faithful of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja, to the President, Archbishop Kaigama extended heartfelt condolences to the families and relations of many Nigerians who have lost their lives to the coronavirus pandemic
The cleric encouraged President Buhari to stand strong in faith in these trying times and continue to work resolutely with his team within the resources and possibilities available.
The Catholic Church promised to join in the fight to curb the spread of the virus, even as they prayed that Nigeria and Nigerians will pass through this difficult time with sobriety and equanimity and come of out with a greater and genuine sense of love for God and neighbour.
This was eve as Chief Bisi Akande, pioneer National Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Bashir Tofa, presidential candidate in the June 12, 1993 election, Senator Adolphus Wabara, former President of the Senate, the President, Nigeria Olympic Committee, Engr. Habu Gumel, and the Soun of Ogbomosholand, Oba Oladunni Ajagungbade III, also sent separate letters of condolence to the President today, April 20.
