Nigeria, May 31 -- Former President Muhammadu Buhari was unable to attend the grand finale of the Qur'anic recitation competition held in honour of the late Abibatu Mogaji, mother of President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday due to a pre-scheduled medical check-up abroad.

Lawal Kazaure, former chief of protocol to Mr Buhari, disclosed this in a letter to the event organiser, Basheer Lado, the special adviser to President Tinubu on National Assembly (Senate) Matters.

"I'm directed to refer to your letter reference SAP/NASS/SEN/178, dated 12th April 2025 and 12 May 2025, respectively, regarding the aforementioned subject, I regret to inform you that former President Muhammadu Buhari is unable to attend the event as previously agreed due to his s...