The Presidency and other well-meaning Nigerians have begun to pour in their last words for the departed Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari. Taking to their respective twitter handles, some expressed deep dismay at his sudden departure, while others called for prayers to be offered to God on his behalf.
Below are some of their words of last respect, as monitored for you by GNB News:
” The Presidency regrets to announce the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari.
“The deceased had tested positive to the ravaging COVID-19, and had been receiving treatment. But he died on Friday, April 17, 2020.
” May God accept his soul. Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly” – Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Publicity
“If you just woke up, our boss, Mallam Abba Kyari, the Chief of Staff to the President, has passed away, he died last night from the deadly pandemic, #COVID19. Please pray for him.
“It was Mallam Abba Kyari’s turn last night, my time and your time will definitely come no matter how long it may take. And none of us will be here and healthy in the next 150 years.
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“Abba Kyari certainly was one of the most misunderstood people in the history of Nigeria. Those who had the opportunity to know him personally will tell you how extremely a good person he was. A man of honor will be remembered as someone who sacrificed his life for this country” – Bashir Ahmad, Personal Assistant on New Media to the President
“Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, phones in to condole with Presidency on the passage of Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. A great lesson for those who rejoice in evil. Fani-Kayode is morbidly anti-Buhari but human enough to express his condolence” – Femi Adesina, Presidential Spokesman
” When I chatted with him exactly on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, he assured me his health was fine and that he would faithfully take the treatments. But God always knows best. Sincere condolences to the Kyari family and the Government of Nigeria. Adieu, Mallam Abba Kyari.” – Festus Keyamo, Minister of States for Labour and Employment
Abba Kyari; The President has lost a trusted & loyal friend.A man who took the bullets of his master with smiles, calmness & silence. We knew his cap & his colors but never his mind or his own side of his story. He will be missed as a Punchman or a punch. RIP AK. – Shehu Sanni, Erstwhile APC Senator
As more well-meaning Nigerians continue to pay their last respects to the departed Abba Kyari, you can count of us at GNB News to update you, in a timely fashion.
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