{
  "id": 6277200,
  "title": "Obasanjo condoles with Tanzania President over husband’s death",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/obasanjo-condoles-with-tanzania-president-over-husbands-death",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T12:02:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/08/obasanjo-condoles-with-tanzania-president-over-husbands-death/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has expressed his condolences to Tanzania's President, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, following the death of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. Hassan passed away while receiving medical treatment in a hospital in Zanzibar, and was laid to rest at his family's residence in Kizimkazi, a village on Zanzibar's semi-autonomous island. In a statement to the media, Obasanjo described Hassan as the first 'First Gentleman' to carve a unique path in Tanzania's history, rather than seeking the spotlight, he remained a humble and dedicated agricultural academic, anchoring his wife's family with quiet grace. Obasanjo praised Hassan for standing by his side through decades, long before she assumed the role of Tanzania's President, providing warmth and stability. The passing of Hassan is not only a significant personal loss for his family, but also for the wider East African community that admires his leadership and service. Obasanjo conveyed his deepest sympathies to Dr. Hassan, her children, and the entire bereaved family during this distressing time. He stated that although the loss of a lifelong companion and pillar of strength is deeply saddening, he prays that she finds solace in the legacy of peace, quiet dignity, and unwavering support that he exemplified throughout their shared journey.",
  "summary": "Former Nigerian President, Olusegun Obasanjo, has condoled with the President of Tanzania, Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, over the passing of her husband, Hafidh Ameir Hassan. Hassan died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Zanzibar and was buried at his family’s residence in Kizimkazi, a village on the country’s semi-autonomous island of Zanzibar, on Monday evening. Obasanjo, […] Obasanjo…",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}