The former Vice President of Nigeria and prominent chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Alhaji Atiku Abubakar, has expressed his condolences to former First Lady Hajiya Aisha Buhari following the death of her nephew, Yusuf Usman Halilu.
In a statement shared on his verified Facebook page on Sunday, Atiku wrote:”I paid a condolence visit to former First Lady Hajiya Aisha Buhari over the death of her nephew, Yusuf Usman Halilu.”
The visit took place shortly after the news of Yusuf’s passing broke, drawing sympathy messages from political figures and well-wishers across the country.
Atiku Abubakar was received during the visit by Musa Halle, the Dujuma of Adamawa, a traditional title holder and a close relative of the late Yusuf Halilu.
Aisha Buhari, the wife of Nigeria’s immediate past president, Muhammadu Buhari, has maintained a relatively low profile since leaving the presidential villa in May 2023, but the tragic loss of her nephew brought close friends and associates to her residence to offer their condolences.
Atiku, in his message, offered prayers for the late Yusuf Usman Halilu, saying: “May Allah forgive his sins and grant him Aljannah Firdaus.”
The statesman’s gesture has been received warmly across political divides, with many Nigerians appreciating the tone of maturity and empathy shown by a prominent opposition figure toward the family of a former president from a rival party.
Though known for his firm political stance, Atiku’s visit underscores a tradition in Nigerian society where moments of grief often transcend party lines and political disagreements.
Yusuf Usman Halilu’s death has been described as a significant loss to his family and the community, and his burial was conducted in accordance with Islamic rites.
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