Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed deep shock and sorrow on the sudden demise of the immediate past president of Tanzania, John Magufuli.
In a letter addressed to the incumbent President, Ms Samia Suluhu Hassan, Obasanjo described the late Tanzanian president as a statesman, profound thinker, tactician and patriot.
He said the late President Magufuli devoted his time to the service of Tanzania in particular and African continent in general.
“He made noteworthy contributions to several infrastructural developments in such areas as standard-gauge railway to connect the country with its neighbours, major highways and a bus system in the commercial hub of Dar-es-Salaam.
“As a patriot, he made sterling contribution to the socio-economic development of Tanzania. In all of his undertakings, he acquitted himself as an African leader of great distinction to his country.
“Indeed, Africa has lost one of its finest sons. He will be sorely missed by all of us, particularly your good self, who had worked closely with him as his Vice-President striving to create opportunities for the growth and development of Tanzania and Africa.
“I pray God to grant you the wisdom, courage and fortitude you will need as you assumed, today, his mantle of leadership to bring his life-long struggle to a continuum for the good of Tanzania and the continent,” Obasanjo said.
Obasanjo expressed heartfelt condolences to the government and people of Tanzania on the great loss.
“Our sympathy also goes to the family of the deceased at this moment of grief as we pray to God to grant them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
“We also beseech the Almighty to grant the soul of the departed eternal rest.
Please accept the assurances of my highest consideration and personal esteem, ” Obasanjo added.
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