President of Ghana Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo is mourning with the people of Nigeria over the death of Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari, former President of Nigeria in the 2nd Republic.

In a letter dated Thursday, 31st December 2018, President Akufo-Addo indicated to President Buhari that the death of the former Nigerian President is a loss not only to Nigeria but also to Africa as a whole.

“We have all lost a remarkable statesman who would be well remembered for his modesty and humility, in spite of the great heights he achieved,” he said.

The Ghanaian leader continued, “On behalf of the government and people of Ghana, I express to you, his family and the brotherly people of Nigeria our sincere condolences on his death. I pray that his commitment to public service will continue to inspire current and future generations of Africans.”

The former president passed away today Friday December 28th at the National Hospital Abuja.

He was 93 years old.

Shagari was president in the second republic, from 1979 to 1983, before he was overthrown in a coup by Muhammadu Buhari.