Former president Muhammadu Buhari on Friday mourned the demise of noted journalist, author, and politician, Sidi Hamid Ali, who passed away following a long illness.

In a statement issued by his media adviser, Malam Garba Shehu, Buhari described the late journalist as a creative writer who earned his admiration. He highlighted Sidi’s noteworthy achievement in chronicling Buhari’s campaign against corruption and indiscipline as Military Head of State in an excellent book.

“I am pained by the demise of noted journalist, author, and politician, Sidi H. Ali, who won my heart and that of many through his critical writings and the two books he wrote about me. He was a creative writer. My condolences to his family and admirers.”

In another message to his former special assistant, political matters in the office of the vice president, President Buhari condoled the death of a famous medical doctor, Dr. FA’IZ Baffa Yola who also died after a prolonged illness.

In the message to Abdulrahman Baffa Yola, a younger brother of the deceased, the former president said Dr. Baffa lived, not for himself but for the family, Kano community, and the nation.

He prayed to Allah to repose the souls of the deceased.