Former President Jimmy Carter, a Georgia peanut farmer who vowed to restore morality and truth to politics after an era of White House scandal and who redefined post-presidential service, died Sunday at the age of 100.

The Carter Center said the 39th president died in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family.

Carter had been in home hospice care since February 2023 after a series of short hospital stays.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States and a former peanut farmer whose vision of a “competent and compassionate” government propelled him into the White House, died at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday, the Carter Center confirmed. He was 100.

The news was first reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, shortly before the Carter Center, the late president’s nonprofit organization, made an announcement on X. “Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia,” the organization’s post read.

His specific cause of death was unclear. Carter’s death followed the passing of his wife Rosalynn on Nov. 19, 2023. She died at the age of 96 with her family by her side at the Carter home in Plains, just days after she had been admitted to hospice care.

The late former president himself had entered hospice care in February 2023. Carter survived for years after he had a “small mass” removed from his liver in early August 2015 and later that month announced he had liver cancer that had spread throughout his body.

The Carter family had a history of cancer and the former president lost his father, brother, and two sisters to pancreatic cancer. His mother had breast cancer, which later spread to her pancreas.

Jason Carter, Carter’s grandson, had announced in May that he believed the former president was “coming to the end” of his life’s journey. But the former president hung on much longer.

Funeral details were still being planned, but the Carter Center announced he would be buried in Plains following public observances in Washington, D.C., and Atlanta. The family encouraged donations to the Carter Center in lieu of flowers.

The soft-spoken leader with a signature Georgia drawl saw his single term in the Oval Office clouded by an economic downturn at home and a hostage crisis abroad.

His post-presidency life was marked by a very visible dedication to service, but also a series of sometimes controversial moves as he continued to wade into foreign affairs, particularly as it related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Carter met with the leadership of terrorist group and Palestinian representative Hamas in 2009 and 2015. He reprimanded Israel for its operations against Hamas in 2014, saying there was “no justification in the world for what Israel is doing.”

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With a heavy heart, Adamu Isah Babura, the All Progressives Congress (APC) contestant for the Babura/Garki Federal Constituency, has extended his condolences to Governor Namadi on the unfortunate loss of his mother, Hajiya Maryam, and his son.

In a heartfelt message, Babura expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic loss. “Your Excellency, sir. I am deeply saddened by the loss of your mother, Hajiya Maryam, and your son. My heart goes out to you and your family during this incredibly challenging time,” Babura stated.

He emphasized the enduring impact of Hajiya Maryam’s love, guidance, and legacy, which he believes will continue to inspire and strengthen Governor Namadi. “May the love, guidance, and legacy of your mother continue to inspire and strengthen you,” Babura added.

Babura also acknowledged the cherished moments with Governor Namadi’s son, hoping they bring comfort and peace during this difficult period. “Similarly, may the cherished moments with your son bring you comfort and peace,” he said.

In his message, Babura offered his sincerest condolences and prayed for eternal rest for the departed souls. “Please accept my sincerest condolences. May Allah grant your mother and son eternal rest and provide you with the strength to bear this immense loss,” Babura concluded.

The condolence message reflects the deep sense of community and support within the Babura/Garki Federal Constituency, as well as the shared grief over the loss experienced by Governor Namadi and his family.

The beneficiaries of the foreign post-graduate scholarship program of the Deputy President of the Senate, Senator Barau I Jibrin, have departed the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport to India on Sunday, where they will pursue courses in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and other fields.

Through the Barau I Jibrin Foundation (BIJF), 70 students from across the three senatorial districts of Kano State were selected for the first batch of scholarships.

For over an hour, the Deputy President of the Senate interacted with the beneficiaries at the airport. Full of joy and excitement, the young scholars reiterated their commitment to being good ambassadors of the country abroad.

“We will make you proud,” they assured the Deputy President of the Senate as they boarded Ethiopian Airlines.

Addressing the beneficiaries, Senator Barau said the initiative was part of his efforts to address the challenges facing the country’s education sector.

Advising them to remain good ambassadors of the country, Senator Barau charged them to focus on their studies and make the country proud by graduating with outstanding results, pointing out that everything has been provided to ensure that they have a conducive atmosphere of learning.

” I was impressed by their dedication, and I remain optimistic, Insha Allah, that they will become high flyers in their fields after graduation.

” This initiative is part of my efforts to address existing educational gaps and fast-track our country’s development. Globally, human capital is the number one asset, and it is against this backdrop that we have taken this step.

” Our youths are our greatest asset, and we recognise the vital role of human capital in developing every nation; ours is not an exception.

” In this regard, I feel that the best action is to support what President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is doing by providing access to education for the less privileged youth.

” Once they return, I will continue my efforts to provide the necessary support for them to be successful. This is part of an all-inclusive approach to their education and empowerment.

” Because of my passion for this project, I decided to be present to send them off and offer that fatherly support.
” Everything is top-notch. They are going to top-notch universities and well-established universities. Some are even going to national universities, not private ones. They will come back as first-class scholars, Insha Allah,” he said.