The Director General of the World Health Organization (WTO), Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has described the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari as unbelievable.
Buhari died in a London clinic on Sunday after he had taken ill recently.
His death was announced by his former Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu via a post on X.
Reacting, Okonjo-Iweala said she never knew Buhari was ill, stressing that she only discovered after his death was announced.
Posting on X, the WTO DG wrote: “Unbelievable! I did not know just how ill and minutes after sending my get well wishes I have just learned that he passed away.
“I am so very sad. May the Soul of HE @MBuhari rest in perfect peace. My deepest condolences to the entire Buhari family and his close aides and associates.
“I am just learning of HE President Buhari’s @MBuhari health situation. Your Excellency we all pray for your good health and speedy recovery.
“I appreciate the support you gave me in my current position during your time in office. Wishing you the very best.”
