Jonathan mours death of Burundi President, Pierre Nkurunziza

Former Nigeria’s President, Goodluck Jonathan has reacted to the death of President of Burundi, Pierre Nkurunziza.

It was earlier reported that Nkurunziza died of heart failure on Tuesday. He died at the age of 55.

Reacting, Jonathan in a post on his official Twitter page expressed his condolence to the government of Burundi.

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His tweet read,“I extend my deepest condolences to the Government and people of Burundi over the passing of their President H.E. Pierre Nkurunziza who died suddenly on Tuesday.

“May God Almighty comfort his family and the good people of Burundi as they mourn.”