Through condolences messages, Top African leaders continue to mourn late Tanzania President John Magufuli who passed away on Wednesday due to heart complications.
Mourning Magufuli as an illustrious leader and a champion of pan-Africanism, President Uhuru Kenyatta said he has lost a friend, colleague and visionary ally.
He stated, “On behalf of the government and people of Kenya, I convey our sincere condolences to the First lady of Tanzania Janeth Magufuli, their children, the entire Magufuli family and indeed affirm our deep solidarity with the government and people of Tanzania during this challenging time. Tanzania remains in our thoughts and prayers.”
Deputy President William Ruto remembered him as a diligent, consistent and committed leader
who rose steadily in the ranks from humble beginnings.
“He leaves behind a proud legacy of a responsive public service in touch with the people’s needs, and dedicated to providing efficient solutions to national problems,” Ruto stated in his condolences message.
In a statement, former President Mwai Kibaki, said, “To his family, friends, Tanzania as a whole and East Africa at large, I convey my message of condolence and pray for the Almighty God’s comfort as we all come to terms with this irremediable bereavement.”
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader and former Prime Minister stated, “It is with deep sadness that I have learned of the passing of my friend, President John Magufuli. He and his family have been close friends for a long time. He’s been by my side at my most difficult and painful moments. My condolences to his family and the people of Tanzania.”
Former Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka described Magufuli as an icon to Tanzanians and other Africans.
He stated, “President John Magufuli was an icon to the people of Tanzania and the region at large. He believed in hard work. I am shocked and saddened by the news of his death. My condolences to H.E Janet Magufuli, family and the people of Tanzania. Africa has lost a great son.”
“It is with deep sorrow that I have learnt of the passing on of President John Pombe Magufuli of the Republic of Tanzania. I stand in solidarity with the people of Tanzania during this trying moment,” said ANC Party leader Musalia Mudavadi.
President’s of Uganda, Somalia, Ethiopia and Burundi were among other African leaders who also shared there messages of condolence via Twitter.
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