Ned Nwoko Reveals Why Some Senators Missed Buhari’s Burial, Describes Chaotic Airport Scene
Senator Ned Nwoko has clarified why several Nigerian lawmakers were absent from the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, citing severe airport congestion and failed landing attempts at Katsina airport.
In a statement shared on Tuesday, the Delta North senator explained that weather conditions and overcrowding at the airport made it impossible for some aircrafts including those carrying lawmakers to land safely. He revealed that after multiple failed attempts, they had no choice but to return to Abuja.
“On Tuesday, efforts to attend the burial rites of our late former President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR were thwarted due to severe air traffic and the unavailability of parking space at Katsina airport,” Nwoko wrote.
“After several failed landing attempts, we were forced to return to Abuja.”
Despite the setback, Nwoko confirmed that he later traveled to Daura with Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other senators to condole with Buhari’s family.
“Yesterday, I joined the President of the Senate, His Excellency Senator Godswill Akpabio, and other distinguished colleagues to pay our respects to the family of our departed leader,” he stated.
During the visit, the delegation prayed for the peaceful repose of Buhari’s soul and asked for divine mercy. They also visited the Emir of Daura, His Royal Highness Alhaji Faruk Umar Faruk, offering condolences on behalf of the Senate.
“We extended our sympathy to the Daura Emirate and its people who have lost a symbol of pride and honor a man devoted to service, simplicity, and discipline,” Nwoko said.
The final stop was at the Katsina State Government House, where the delegation met Governor Dikko Umar Radda. Nwoko described Buhari as “a statesman of rare integrity,” noting that his moral and political contributions to Nigeria will remain etched in history.
“President Muhammadu Buhari GCFR was a statesman of rare integrity. His contributions to Nigeria’s political and moral landscape will remain indelible,” he concluded.
