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Atiku Abubakar Mourns the Passing of Pope Francis.
Former Vice President and Peoples Democratic Party presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has issued a statement lamenting the death of Pope Francis. The pontiff passed away at his Vatican residence on Easter Monday at the age of 88.
Mr. Abubakar described Pope Francis’s passing as marking “the end of an era defined by humility, moral courage, and an unwavering commitment to the service of humanity.” In a statement released via X, he praised the late Pope as a trailblazer and a shepherd of the vulnerable, emphasizing his dedication to unity and compassion in a world often marked by division.
Mr. Abubakar extended his condolences to the Holy See, the Catholic Church both in Nigeria and globally, and to the wider Christian community, expressing his shared sorrow and solidarity in prayer. He concluded by hoping that the Pope’s memory would continue to inspire unity, compassion, and peace, and that his soul would find eternal rest.