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Tinubu Condole Niger Leader Over Father's Death
President Tinubu sends condolences to Niger junta leader after father's death at 110.
In brief
President Tinubu sends condolences to Niger junta leader after father's death at 110. President Tinubu expressed condolences to Niger Republic's military leader over his father's death at age 110. Originally reported by Premium Times Nigeria.
Tinubu condoles with Niger junta leader
President Bola Tinubu has expressed condolences to Niger Republic’s military leader, Abdourahamane Tiani, over the death of his father, Elhadji Hassane.
Father dies at age 110
Mr Hassane died on Thursday, 5 November, at the age of 110.
Presidential condolence message
In a condolence message issued by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Mr Tinubu said the Nigerian government and people stood in solidarity with Niger during the period of mourning.
President's message on grief
The passing of a father brings a profound and deeply personal grief, the president said, urging General Tiani to take solace in his father’s impact on the lives of others and his remarkable longevity.
Legacy of faith and integrity
Mr Tinubu said the deceased left behind a legacy of faith, honour and integrity.
Prayer for deceased
In this moment of mourning, I pray that you will find solace in the enduring legacy of faith, honour, and integrity that your father leaves behind, and in the knowledge that his long and fulfilled…
Nigeria stands with Niger
The president added that Nigeria stood with Mr Tiani and the government and people of Niger Republic during the period of grief.
Prayer for Al-Jannah Firdaus
He prayed that Almighty Allah would grant the deceased "Al-Jannah Firdaus" and comfort his bereaved family and loved ones.
Diplomatic tensions
The condolence message comes amid strained diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Niger following the July 2023 military coup that ousted the country’s civilian government and the subsequent withdrawal of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso from…
Niger's accusations against Nigeria
Niger’s military leader has repeatedly accused Nigeria of conspiring with France to destabilise his country, including allegations that Abuja was facilitating the establishment of terrorist bases in its north-western and north-eastern regions.
Nigeria's response
Nigeria has consistently described the accusations as baseless, insisting that it remains committed to regional peace and security.
The one thing
President Tinubu expressed condolences to Niger Republic's military leader over his father's death at age 110.
