Buhari’s Burial: Amaechi Arrives in Daura, Photos, Other Details Emerge

• Former minister of Transport, Rotimi Amaechi, got the attention of Nigerians as he adorned a northern attire to the funeral of Muhammadu Buhari, holding in Katsina state on July 15
• Amaechi, a former Rivers governor, served as a member of the Federal Executive Council during Buhari's administration
• Nigerians took to the social media platform X and shared their diverse views on the attire of Amaechi who is in Daura to pay his last respect for his former boss

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

The former minister of transportation and ex-governor of Rivers state, Rotimi Amaechi, has arrived in Daura, Katsina state, ahead of the interment of late former President Muhammadu Buhari in his hometown.

Amaechi’s arrival came just hours after Buhari’s body was flown from London aboard a Nigerian Air Force aircraft.

Legit.ng reported that Buhari, who died on Sunday, July 13, at a hospital in London hospital after a prolonged illness, will be laid to rest today with full state honours.

Nigerians react as Amaechi storms Daura

Mixed reactions have trailed Amaechi's arrival in Daura, Katsina state. Legit.ng compiled a few reactions from the comment section on X below;

@Dnpassion tweeted:

"Nigeria politicians are content creators."

@de_generalnoni tweeted:

"Desperation at its peak."

@EbituPromise

"#2027: The southerners are trying everything possible to marry the north 🙄

"Sheikh Rotimi Amaechi."

@sire_sommy tweeted:

"For those saying it's politics, know that Rotimi Amaechi is a titled man in Daura.

"He's the Dan Amanar of Daura."

@FestusBrave tweeted:

"Is this dress up really necessary or are you really trying to win the hearts of Northerners.. So you truly have plans for 2027."

@Kolaqhazim tweeted:

"Nigerian politician are desperado.

"Subtle campaign to please the North."

HausaTechTalk tweeted:

"This Rotimi na character."

@sophiemilerrr tweeted:

"Moments like these remind us of the weight of public service and shared legacies."

See the photos below;

Buhari hails Amaechi at 60

Legit.ng reported that Muhammadu Buhari, described Rotimi Amaechi as “a golden fish” who was a key asset in his administration.

Buhari, while celebrating Amaechi who clocked 60 years on Tuesday, May 27, shared how the minister revived Nigeria’s dilapidated transport infrastructure.

The former president in a congratulatory message on Wednesday Amaechi lauded his contributions to national development during his tenure as minister of transportation and governor of Rivers state.

Read more about Buhari here:

• Buhari’s death: Shehu Sani warns Nigerians, “Speak not ill of the dead”
• “We were in the same London hospital”: Former Head of State recounts Buhari’s final moments
• Buhari’s death: Shettima visits Aisha Buhari in London, photos go viral

Buhari’s death: Clip of his last day emerges

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Isaac Fayose shared a video of Muhammadu Buhari, shortly before he travelled to London for medical treatment, where he later passed away.

In the clip, he former leader appears youthful and fair-skinned, standing while engaged in prayer.

The video has since garnered widespread attention, with fans expressing surprise and awe at how vibrant Buhari looked in the footage.

Source: Legit.ng