The long rumoured demise of the Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Mallam Abba Kyari, has been announced by the Presidency.
The announcement was made through a statement signed by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Mr. Femi Adesina, on Saturday.
“The Presidency regrets to announce the passage of the Chief of Staff to the President, Mallam Abba Kyari. The deceased had tested positive to the ravaging COVID-19, and had been receiving treatment. But he died on Friday, April 17, 2020,” the statement said.