APC Shuts National Secretariat for Three Days to Honor Late President Buhari

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has announced the temporary closure of its National Secretariat in Abuja for three days in honour of former President Muhammadu Buhari, who died on Sunday, July 13.

In a statement released Monday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Felix Morka, the APC said the closure will last from Monday, July 14, to Thursday, July 17, 2025, following directives from the party’s Acting National Chairman, Hon. Bukar Dalori.

“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, Hon. Bukar Dalori, the Secretariat will be closed from today, Monday, July 14, and will reopen on Thursday, July 17, 2025.”

The party urged members and the public to join in national mourning, offering prayers and solemn reflection for the peaceful repose of the late president.

Buhari, who died in a London clinic at around 4:30 p.m. after a long illness, served as Nigeria’s democratically elected president from 2015 to 2023, and earlier as military Head of State between 1984 and 1985.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu confirmed Buhari’s passing through his Special Adviser on Information, Bayo Onanuga, and directed Vice President Kashim Shettima and Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila to travel to the UK to accompany Buhari’s body back home.

Tinubu also ordered that all national flags be flown at half-staff for seven days in tribute to the former leader.