Alhaji Mamman Daura, a close family member of ex-President Muhammadu Buhari, has recounted what transpired during the last moment of his nephew on earth.
Speaking with THISDAY, Daura revealed that he was with Buhari on Saturday and that preparations were already made for the former President’s return to Nigeria.
According to Daura, who is also a former newspaper editor, efforts were being made to settle the hotel bills of those who had travelled to London in support of Buhari ahead of his planned discharge.
He explained that he left Buhari’s bedside in high spirits on Saturday, with plans to return on Sunday, as Buhari had looked forward to a scheduled visit by his doctor that morning.
However, things took a critical turn on Sunday as Buhari’s condition reportedly worsened around mid-day.
By midday, he began experiencing breathing difficulties, prompting doctors to intervene. Despite their efforts, the former leader passed away at about 4.30pm.
Daura said, “We were together on Saturday talking and laughing and Buhari was in high spirits in the London Clinic where he was admitted. We talked about everything. He even had the plan to depart for Nigeria upon his discharge this week and made sure that arrangements were made to sort out the hotel bills of everybody who was in London on his behalf before departing.
“I left him about 9pm on Saturday in high spirits and promised to see him on Sunday afternoon. He was looking forward to his doctor’s visit on Sunday morning.. But around midday, he started having breathing challenges and doctors rushed to his side to try and manage it. But unfortunately, around 4.30 pm, he gave up the ghost.”
