The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has declared a three-day national mourning period to honour the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, who passed away recently at the age of 82.

 

The announcement was made on Monday by the party’s Interim National Chairman, Senator David Mark, in a statement issued through his media aide, Paul Mumeh. The party has also ordered an immediate suspension of all political activities nationwide—both at the national and state levels—for the duration of the mourning period.

 

Senator Mark described the late President Buhari as “a statesman of exceptional character” whose legacy was marked by discipline, patriotism, and an unwavering commitment to national service.

 

“President Muhammadu Buhari was a statesman of exceptional character,” Mark said. “As a soldier, he fought bravely to preserve the unity and territorial integrity of our nation. As a democratically elected President, he contributed significantly to the growth and consolidation of democratic governance in Nigeria. His leadership reflected discipline, commitment, and a deep sense of patriotism.”

 

In his tribute, the ADC Interim Chairman called on the Federal Government to immortalise Buhari by naming national monuments or institutions after him.

 

“We believe it is only fitting that his name and contributions be etched permanently into the national memory through the establishment of monuments, institutions, or initiatives that reflect the values he stood for,” he stated.

 

The ADC also extended its heartfelt condolences to the Buhari family, the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, and all citizens mourning the late statesman.

 

As tributes continue to pour in from across the political spectrum, the ADC’s gesture reflects the widespread recognition of Buhari’s influence on Nigeria’s political and military history, as the nation bids farewell to one of its most prominent leaders.