The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the closure of its National office in Abuja for three days in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari.
This was disclosed in a statement released on Monday, July 14, by the party's National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka.
According to the statement, the Secretariat will remain closed until Thursday, July 17, 2025.
"The All Progressives Congress (APC) announces the closure of its National Secretariat in Abuja in honour of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR," the statement read. "As directed by the Acting National Chairman of our great Party, Hon. Bukar Dalori, the Party's National Secretariat will be closed starting today, Monday, July 14, and will reopen on Thursday, July 17, 2025."
The party urged its members and the general public to observe the national mourning with solemn reflection and prayers for the peaceful repose of Buhari's soul.
The announcement follows the confirmation of the former president's death on Sunday by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu through his Special Adviser on Information, Bayo Onanuga, and Buhari's former spokesperson, Garba Shehu.
Buhari reportedly passed away in London at about 4:30 p.m. after a prolonged illness.
Buhari served as Nigeria's president from 2015 to 2023, and earlier as a military head of state between 1984 and 1985.
In response to his passing, President Tinubu directed Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to travel to the United Kingdom to retrieve Buhari's remains.
Tinubu also ordered that all national flags be flown at half-staff for seven days as a mark of respect.
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