‘He was a great patriot’ — tributes pour in for Abba Kyari

Tributes are pouring in for Abba Kyari, chief of staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Friday after battling COVID-19. 

Femi Adesina, presidential spokesman, broke the news of his death on Friday night.

The late chief of staff was buried at Gudu cemetery in Abuja on Saturday.

Nigerians, including politicians have taken to social media to pay their respect to the late Kyari.

“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. I am saddened by the death of Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. May Allah SWT comfort his family, forgive his sins and grant him AlJannah Firdaus. Ameen,” Atiku Abubakar wrote.

“Inna lillahi wa inna illaihi Rajiun. I am greatly saddened by the loss of a great patriot and mentor, Abba Kyari. His contributions to the progress of our country, mostly away from public view, are truly beyond measure. May his gentle soul Rest in Jannah. Ameen,” Sadiya Umar Farouq said.

Here is how some Nigerians paid their respect:

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. I am saddened by the death of Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. May Allah SWT comfort his family, forgive his sins and grant him AlJannah Firdaus. Ameen.

— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) April 18, 2020

I am saddened by the death of Mallam Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff to President @MBuhari. My thoughts & prayers are with his family. I commiserate with President Buhari. May God comfort you and the entire Government. May his soul rest in peace. @FemAdesina @NGRPresident @GarShehu

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— Akinwumi A. Adesina (@akin_adesina) April 18, 2020

OMO-AGEGE MOURNS ABBA KYARI

Death has dealt Nigeria a very rude shock with the passing of Chief of Staff to @MBuhari, Mallam Abba-Kyari & Nigerians must pray for President Muhammadu Buhari for divine help in charting the way forward, the Deputy President of the Senate has said. pic.twitter.com/Zvx3PYkXn1

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— Senator Ovie Omo-Agege (@OvieOmoAgege) April 18, 2020

The All Progressives Congress (APC) mourns the death of Mallam Abba Kyari, Chief of Staff and one of the closest advisers to President Muhammadu Buhari.

Even in death, the fond memories and indelible strides Mallam Abba Kyari left on earth will be celebrated for a long time.

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— APC Nigeria (@OfficialAPCNg) April 18, 2020

On the passing of President @MBuhari's Chief of Staff, Mallam Abba Kyari, I commiserate with the President, family and friends of the deceased. pic.twitter.com/vBHhdss4TO

— Prince Dr. Dapo Abiodun, CON (@DapoAbiodunCON) April 18, 2020

Inna lillahi wa inna illaihi Rajiun. I am greatly saddened by the loss of a great patriot and mentor, Abba Kyari. His contributions to the progress of our country, mostly away from public view, are truly beyond measure. May his gentle soul Rest in Jannah. Ameen pic.twitter.com/Q1fEIfZ5Ay

— Sadiya Umar Farouq CON (@Sadiya_farouq) April 18, 2020

May God Almighty, who called home Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari grant him eternal rest and give his family and @NGRPresident the fortitude to bear his loss. -PO

— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) April 18, 2020

https://twitter.com/DrAhmadLawan/status/1251449966771482624?s=19

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

I condole with H.E @MBuhari, the Kyari family and all Nigerians on the passing of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari. I thank him for his service to Nigeria and to the Presidency.

— Babajide Sanwo-Olu (@jidesanwoolu) April 18, 2020

My thoughts and prayers are with Mallam Abba Kyari’s family at this trying time. I also extend my condolences to @MBuhari for this loss.While we all grieve,let's pray that God will grant the late CoS and other Nigerians that died as a result of this pandemic a good resting place. pic.twitter.com/rlleaqles4

— Femi Gbajabiamila (@femigbaja) April 18, 2020

Innalillahi Wa Inna Ilaehi Rajiun. I commiserate with President @MBuhari and the Kyari family over the passing away of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari.

May Allah forgive his sins and grant him Aljannah Firdaus. Amin

— Dr. Abubakar Bukola Saraki (@bukolasaraki) April 18, 2020

May God comfort the family of Mr. Abba Kyari, the late Chief of Staff of the President.

— Oby Ezekwesili (@obyezeks) April 18, 2020

Rest in peace, Mallam Abba Kyari. May Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus, and comfort his family, friends and loved ones. Amin.

— tolu ogunlesi (@toluogunlesi) April 18, 2020

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