Nigerians on twitter have reacted to Former President Shehu Shagari’s death.
Moments after the grandson of the former president Bello Shagari announced his deathon the platform, there have been close to 6,000 tweets posted on the platform by Nigerians offering their condolences.
I regret announcing the death of my grandfather, H.E Alhaji Shehu Shagari, who died right now after brief illness at the National hospital, Abuja.
— Bello Shagari (@Belshagy) December 28, 2018
Also mourning the loss, the President of the Senate Dr. Bukola Saraki makes a note about his passing
Inalilahi wa inailehi Rajiun.
My family and I join the entire nation to mourn the passing of former President, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, who led our nation during the Second Republic. pic.twitter.com/530J4kn9eS
— Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) December 28, 2018
Shehu Shagari is the only president to rule in the Second Nigerian Republic. The senator mentions this in a tweet.
Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal of Sokoto State also joins in the tributes to the former president who was removed from government after a military coup directed by General Muhammadu Buhari.
I regret to Announce the death of former President Shehu Shagari who just passed away at National Hospital Abuja. May his Soul Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/D9GR8vpkbT
— Aminu W. Tambuwal (@AWTambuwal) December 28, 2018
One of his grandsons identified as Aliyu wishes for prayer of behalf of the deceased after learning about his death.
Innallilahi wainnailahi rajiuun. I just received the sad news of the passing away my Grandfather, Alhaji Shehu Shagari. Please say a prayer for him. pic.twitter.com/4m0AW3vf8o
— Aliyu. (@Aliyushagari_) December 28, 2018
Deji Adeyanju tweeted:
He was democratically elected twice. He was overthrown by a dictator, @MBuhari 35yrs ago, 31st December 1983.
His 2nd term was truncated by an Enemy of democracy and a Tyrant precisely 93days after oath of office.
He died at 93years old.
RIP H.E Alhaji Shehu Shagari.
He was democratically elected twice.
He was overthrown by a dictator, @MBuhari 35yrs ago, 31st December 1983.
His 2nd term was truncated by an Enemy of democracy and a Tyrant precisely 93days after oath of office.
He died at 93years old.
RIP H.E Alhaji Shehu Shagari. pic.twitter.com/vV9KLfmxPD
— Comrade Deji Adeyanju🇳🇬 (@BlessinAbundant) December 28, 2018
Ben Bruce also tweeted:
I met President Shehu Shagari at Dr Alex Ekwueme’s home. He was very soft spoken and humble. Nigeria would have gone far if he had not been overthrown. A great leader. He brought the Igbos back to prominence after the civil war by making one of them VP. May his soul rest in peace
I met President Shehu Shagari at Dr Alex Ekwueme’s home. He was very soft spoken and humble. Nigeria would have gone far if he had not been overthrown. A great leader. He brought the Igbos back to prominence after the civil war by making one of them VP. May his soul rest in peace
— Ben Murray-Bruce (@benmurraybruce) December 28, 2018
