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Aisha Buhari Pays Atiku a Visit — Why?

Former First Lady Aisha Buhari has paid a visit to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Abuja, with details of their meeting yet to be made public.

17 September 2026 1 min read
Close up profile photo of former Nigerian First Lady Aisha Buhari in a pink outfit, featuring a circular inset picture of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar seated in a brown robe.
Former First Lady Aisha Buhari (main) and former Vice President Atiku Abubakar (inset)

Atiku shared news of the visit on his official X handle on Wednesday, describing the encounter with the former First Lady as “warm and deeply appreciated.”

Although he did not disclose the reason for the visit or the issues discussed, Atiku used the occasion to reflect on the economic difficulties confronting many Nigerian households.

He said families are struggling with the rising costs of food, transportation, education, healthcare and other basic necessities.

The former Vice President added that efforts to build a better Nigeria must place the welfare, dignity and future of citizens at the forefront.

He called for measures to reduce the burden on Nigerians and restore economic opportunities, concluding with his call to “Make Nigeria Affordable Again.”

Aisha Buhari seated with several women in traditional flowing attire during a visit to Atiku Abubakar's residence in Abuja.
Former First Lady Aisha Abubakar (in yellow), during a warm meeting with former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and associates at his residence in Abuja
Written byAkpevwe Igho

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