Atiku Pays Tribute to Shehu Shagari

The former Vice President and the Presidential flag bearer of the People's Democratic Party has paid a tribute to Shehu Shagari who died last night in the National Hospital, Abuja.
In a tweet, Atiku described President Shehu as a detribalised Nigerian whose services to the Nation from his youthful age ranged in different capacities.

Alhaji Shehu Shagari

'President Shehu Usman Shagari was a completely detribalized Nigerian. He served Nigeria from his youth to the evening of his life, as a teacher & moulder of minds and later as a leader and moulder of nations'.
Atiku recalled the statesmanly roles he (Shagari) played after he was overthrone from government and prayed for eternal rest of his soul.
'After his untimely overthrow from office, he continued to devote his time and effort to nation building through the elder statesmanly role he played, including during my time in office as Vice President. He will be greatly missed. May Almighty Allah grant him Aljannah Firdaus.'