Vice President Yemi Osinbajo and his wife, Dolapo Osinbajo have condoled with President Muhammadu Buhari and the family of his Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari.
In a condolence message on Saturday, Prof. Osinbajo prayed that God comforted his family.
“Dolapo and I express our sympathies to the President, Mrs Kulu Kyari, the children, and members of the family on the passing of the late Mallam Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to the President.
“May the Lord comfort and be with you all in Jesus name, Amen.”
Similarly, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, national chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) said he was shocked.
“I’m deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Malam Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to the President.
“He was an extremely able, loyal and talented man who dedicated his considerable skills to the success of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
“Whatever someone will try to say about Mallam Kyari, the words will prove insufficient. His influence in government and throughout the land was substantial and profound. He will surely be missed.
“My deepest condolences go to President Buhari, the people of NIgeria and especially the family of Mallam kyari over this tragic loss. May Almighty Allah comfort the president and the Kyari family at this difficult moment.
“This death came at a time the government is working assiduously to prevent the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. We must not allow the passing away of Mallam Kyari and the other Nigerians who have lost their lives to this terrible disease to be in vain,” he said.
Senate President Ahmad Lawan also mourned Abba Kyari. He described him as a very competent, dedicated and loyal aide, who was a pillar in his administration.
