Nigeria’s President-elect, General Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday, April 9, 2015 sent a message of condolence to President Goodluck Jonathan over the death of his longstanding friend and Special Adviser on Research, Documentation and Strategy, Oronto Douglas.
Speaking via a statement issued in Abuja by the Director of Media and Publicity of the All Progressives Congress (APC) Presidential Campaign Organisation, Shehu Garba, General Buhari sent his condolences, praying for the repose of Douglas’ soul.
The statement read: “I received the news of the death of your long-standing friend and key aide, Oronto Douglas, with sadness.
“I appreciate how closely he had worked with you and considered him a young and dynamic individual who still had a lot to offer our country as we build on our democracy.
“I urge you, Mr President, to take heart and to convey my condolences to his immediate family as we pray for the repose of his humble soul.’’
