Boss Zahari Shettima Guides Political Leaders, FEC Members, and Other VIPs to Buhari's Fidda'u Prayer Ceremony
The Fidda’u prayer for the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, held in Daura, Katsina State on July 15, 2023, was a gathering of high-profile political and traditional leaders.
Prominent Attendees Included:
- **Vice President Kashim Shettima**: Led the delegation of mourners. - **Governor Dikko Radda of Katsina State**: Also led mourners. - **Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State**: Attended as part of the leadership group. - **Peter Obi**: Former governor of Anambra State and a prominent political figure. - **Nasir El-Rufai**: Former governor of Kaduna State. - **President Bola Tinubu**: Attended the burial, which preceded the prayer event. - **Aisha Buhari**: Former First Lady of Nigeria, attended the military farewell ceremony preceding the burial. - **Alhaji Aminu Ado Bayero, 15th Emir of Kano**: Attended the funeral prayer. - **First Lady Remi Tinubu**: Led a condolence delegation to Daura for the initial prayers after the burial.
The Fidda’u prayer is a significant Islamic tradition for seeking forgiveness and blessings for the deceased, often involving recitation of the Holy Qur’an, prayers, and charitable acts performed on the deceased's behalf. The event was led by Imam Yazid and included prayers for the deceased, for peace, and for guidance for Nigerian leaders.
| Name | Title/Role | Attendance Confirmed | |------------------------------|----------------------------------------|----------------------| | Kashim Shettima | Vice President | Yes | | Dikko Radda | Governor, Katsina State | Yes | | Babagana Zulum | Governor, Borno State | Yes | | Peter Obi | Former Governor, Anambra State | Yes | | Nasir El-Rufai | Former Governor, Kaduna State | Yes | | Bola Tinubu | President (attended burial) | Yes (burial) | | Aisha Buhari | Former First Lady (attended farewell) | Yes (farewell) | | Aminu Ado Bayero | Emir of Kano | Yes | | Remi Tinubu | First Lady (condolence visit) | Yes |
Additional attendees included the Director General of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Buba Marwa. Unfortunately, no evidence could be found for the attendance of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar or former President Muhammadu Buhari's burial. If you have any further details or clarifications, please let us know.
- Despite his absence at the burial, former Vice President Atiku Abubakar was not present at the Fidda’u prayer for the late President Muhammadu Buhari in Daura, Katsina State on July 15, 2023.
- The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, also did not join the high-profile political and traditional leaders at the Fidda’u prayer, as no evidence of his attendance was found.
- The ruling party, the All Progressives Congress (APC), was represented by President Bola Tinubu, who attended the burial before the prayer event.
- In contrast to the ongoing war-and-conflicts in Nigeria, the Fidda’u prayer aimed to bring peace and guidance to the nation's leaders, including the leadership of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Nigerian Army.
- Peter Obi, the former governor of Anambra State and a prominent political figure, joined the gathering of mourners led by Vice President Kashim Shettima during the Fidda’u prayer for President Muhammadu Buhari.
