The National Leader of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has described Abba Kyari, as a man of accomplishment whose death due to the raging coronavirus pandemic should not be in vain.
Lagos Panorama reported how Kyari died after testing positive to coronavirus (COVID-19), the deadly respiratory disease, on Friday night.
He was laid to rest in Abuja on Saturday afternoon.
Tinubu said in his condolence message that although the nation is in mourning, Nigerians must also use the demise of the Chief of Staff to the President and those of others fallen by the virus to strengthen the Nation’s resolve in fighting the pandemic.
Asiwaju Tinubu who is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Abba Kyari described him as an extremely able, loyal and talented man who dedicated his considerable skills to the success of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari.
“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,” the statement read in parts.
The former Lagos state governor stated that Nigerians must use this moment to strengthen our resolve in fighting the pandemic.
“Let us rededicate ourselves to obeying the public health measures such as physical distancing so that we may defeat the contagion and not fall to it.”
He prayed for Allah to support and comfort the family during this painful moment.
Tributes, encomiums and criticisms have followed the passage of the controversial but powerful ally of President Buhari.
