The death of Abba Kyari, the former Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari has sparked mixed reactions and controversy on various social media platform.
Many Nigerians including top politicians and thought leaders have gone on micro-blogging social platform, Twitter to express themselves about the death of the presidential aide who died 21 days after testing positive for the virus.
The death of Kyari came as a surprise and a source of sadness to many Nigerians.
While many Nigerians mourn his death, others express different reactions.
See mixed reactions below:
Abba kyari died long before now. I’m very much sure he died the same time Aunty Kemi made the assertion about death in Aso Rock. And if you think politicians as Muslims, can’t cover up death situations, go back and revisit Yar’Adua’s case.
— MO. (@MohammedBlack_) April 18, 2020
Completely out of any word, so devastating. It is indeed very hard on us, but I strongly believe that we all belong to Allah and to Him we shall return. May Allah accept Mallam Abba Kyari’s shahada, forgive all his shortcomings, and grant him Jannatul Firdausi. #RIPAbbaKyari pic.twitter.com/S1im9frLRe
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) April 18, 2020
From another angle, it’s possible that Abba Kyari was buried immediately he died weeks ago and what will be done today will just be a show; with a mannequin. Will Nigerians go and open the white cloth that the mannequin will be tied with to check whether he is really the one? ♂️
— DR.PENKING™ (@drpenking) April 18, 2020
Abba Kyari certainly was one of the most misunderstood people in the history of Nigeria. Those who had the opportunity to know him personally will tell you how extremely a good person he was. A man of honor, will be remembered as someone who sacrificed his life for this country. pic.twitter.com/eaOyJuo4RN
— Bashir Ahmad (@BashirAhmaad) April 18, 2020
Boris Johnson case was critical but their health facilities helped him survive. Abba kyari was worst but he couldn’t make it due to the poor health facilities… this is same person has been in power since 2015, he couldn’t advise the upgrade of health facilities in the country
— Dammy (@Johnndamii) April 18, 2020
RIP Abba Kyari ,man laid down his life to make Nigeria better
He wasn’t the Minister of Power but still caught the virus while attending a conference on making electricity better for all of us, now we have 24 hours of uninterrupted power supply.
May his heaven be like Nigeria— Dehkunle Of Africa (@Dehkunle) April 18, 2020
In deep shock and sorrow at the passing of Abba Kyari, a best friend and brother. Chief of Staff to President @MBuhari. A true gem and great Nigerian patriot. Irreplaceable. RIP. #StayHomeSaveLives #COVID19 @NigeriaGov @DigiCommsNG @NGRPresident @OfficialAPCNg pic.twitter.com/BXfNRq08ED
— Geoffrey Onyeama (@GeoffreyOnyeama) April 18, 2020
I understand those celebrating Abba Kyari’s death because he was part of the failed authority.
But, why are you mourning his death?
— Olayinka (@YinkaPost) April 18, 2020
It’s sad to see Nigerians making a Joke out of Abba Kyari’s death.
He was such a Visionary leader who changed the Life of the average Nigerian since his re-election, transformed our health sector and laid down his life for the greater good.
RIP Sir, your memory lives on.
— DANNY WALTER (@Danny_Walterr) April 18, 2020
I have lost a friend of 40 years. We were at Cambridge together. We worked in my fathers law firm together. We remained close throughout right up until the end even though we disagreed politically. Abba was a good man: a man of honor & a loyal friend. May his soul rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/GJ5gJOKOff
— Femi Fani-Kayode (@realFFK) April 18, 2020
Abba Kyari is dead.
Alexa play me “I don’t care” by Ed Sheeran.I remember sometime in Feb when the FMoH was finding it difficult procuring supplies in preparation for this COVID-19 crisis bcos of a power play 2 yrs ago btw kyari & Isaac Adewole, the then minister of health.
— Adunni Achebe (@_Adadioramma) April 18, 2020
May the soul of Abba Kyari the chief of staff to Mr President rest in peace. May God grant his family the fortitude to bear the loss. Everyone must complete this circle someday. Be prepared.
— Senator Dino Melaye. (SDM) (@dino_melaye) April 18, 2020
I just woke up to the news of Abba Kyari’s death and I just couldn’t stop crying for 30 minutes straight. How can such a man who cared so much for Nigerians die? I am shattered. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Btw, who is sharing money for those of us that have shown empathy?
— Kelvin Odanz (@MrOdanz) April 18, 2020
Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Raji’un! Death is inevitable, it only comes at our individually appointed time. May Allah forgive the shortcomings of late Mallam Abba Kyari and grant him speedy passage to Aljannatu Firdausi.
— Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan (@DrAhmadLawan) April 18, 2020
If Nigerians are desperately in need of matyrs during this period, start with health workers who have died from both COVID-19 & Lassa fever these past months.
Remember their names.
Immortalize them!
Not Abba Kyari who lived better than 99.9% of Nigerians most of his life.
— Adunni Achebe (@_Adadioramma) April 18, 2020
May Allah forgive Mallam Abba Kyari and have mercy upon him. Was a truly good man, profoundly faithful and loyal to our country.
— Mele Kyari (@MKKyari) April 18, 2020
You Nigerians to show sympathy for Abba Kyari by force.
You people didn’t show sympathy for the 17 people that died from Coronavirus.
You people didn’t put this same energy when we lost innocent souls to bokoharamBut you want to force us to show sympathy for Money Heist cast?
— Tife (@Tife_fabunmi) April 18, 2020
I condole with H.E @MBuhari, the Kyari family & all sympathisers on the demise of Mallam Abba Kyari who until his death was the Chief of Staff to the President of Nigeria.
May Allah grant him Al Jannah Firdaus & strengthen his family & friends during this moment of grief.
GEJ— Goodluck E. Jonathan (@GEJonathan) April 18, 2020
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. I am saddened by the death of Chief of Staff, Abba Kyari. May Allah SWT comfort his family, forgive his sins and grant him AlJannah Firdaus. Ameen.
— Atiku Abubakar (@atiku) April 18, 2020
We are sad to hear about the death of the Chief of Staff to the President, Abba Kyari. May Allah SWT forgive his sins, comfort his family and grant him the highest place in Jannah. Ameen.
— Senator Bala A. Mohammed (@SenBalaMohammed) April 18, 2020
You’re rejoicing over the death of Abba Kyari death that is very bad of you he’s a human show sympathy,
Me that his showing sympathy for him what have the gvt done for me? nothing they hv even hurt me more.I think I need bigi fearless for my brain to b reset because I no well
— Engineer Tolu Tezzy_ (@tolutezzy_) April 18, 2020
Abba Kyari lived longer than the life expectancy of the average Nigerian man. His death should be a celebration of life.
— Jamal (@JajaPhD) April 18, 2020
