Atiku, Osibanjo, Amaechi, Tambuwal, Others Arrive Daura for Buhari’s Burial

A high-profile delegation of Nigerian political figures and dignitaries has begun arriving in Daura, the hometown of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, as preparations for his final burial rites commence.

The ancient town of Daura has witnessed a surge in human and vehicular traffic as citizens, political associates, government officials, and traditional leaders gather to pay their last respects to the former military Head of State and two-term civilian President.

Among the early arrivals are several former state governors, ministers, and senior political figures including:

• Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria
• Yemi Osinbajo, former Vice President of Nigeria
• Rotimi Amaechi, former Minister of Transportation and former Governor of Rivers State
• Aminu Bello Masari, former Governor of Katsina State
• Aminu Tambuwal, former Governor of Sokoto State
• Ahmad Lawan, former Senate President
• Ali Isa Pantami, former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy
• Ibikunle Amosun, former Governor of Ogun State
• Ali Modu Sheriff, former Governor of Borno State and one-time PDP National Chairman
• Yahaya Bello, former Governor of Kogi State
• Aliyu Wamakko, former Governor of Sokoto State
• Kayode Fayemi, former Governor of Ekiti State and former Minister of Solid Minerals
• Pauline Tallen, former Deputy Governor of Plateau State and former Minister of Women Affairs

Security presence has been intensified in and around Daura, with traffic diversions and crowd control measures put in place to ensure the smooth flow of people and vehicles as thousands gather to mourn the passing of one of Nigeria’s most prominent leaders.

The funeral proceedings are expected to attract even more dignitaries, religious leaders, and traditional rulers in the coming days.