Jonathan Mourns Late Tanzanian President, Magufuli |The Source

By Akinwale Kasali

The death of Tanzanian President, John Magufili came as shock to the African continent and the world at Large.

Former Nigerian President,  Goodluck Jonathan has expressed sadness and commiserated with the Government and people of Tanzania over the death of President Magufuli.

Magufuli’s death was announced in a televised address to the nation late  Wednesday by Vice President, Samia Suluhu.

She said that the 61-year-old president died of a heart condition which he had suffered for a decade.

Jonathan in a condolence message said a bright star has been plucked from the African continent.

He said, “I found in him a true partner in democracy and a patriot who loved his country and did his best to steer the ship of state away from the brink and to the bank of the river of peace, progress and prosperity.

“Tanzania has been blessed in the area of leadership and has enjoyed consistent stability because of men like Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, and his worthy successors like the late John Magufuli, and it is my hope and prayers that that beautiful and determined nation will continue this tradition.

“My condolences to his family, especially First Lady Janeth Magufuli, and their children, as well as the government and people of Tanzania. My thoughts go out also to his party, Chama Cha Mapinduzi.

“May God grant his soul repose, and may He comfort the grieving nation.”