Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar on Wednesday received former First Lady Aisha Buhari at his residence in Abuja.
In a post on his X handle following the meeting, Atiku described the visit as warm and deeply appreciated, though he did not disclose the specific reason for her call.
He noted, however, that the engagement highlighted the need for leaders focused on Nigeria’s progress to prioritize the welfare of citizens.
“Today, I was delighted to receive former First Lady, H.E. Aisha Buhari,” Atiku stated. “Her visit was warm and deeply appreciated. Beyond the courtesies of the occasion, it was also a reminder of the urgent responsibility before all who seek a better Nigeria: to put the welfare, dignity and future of our people first.”
The former presidential candidate used the occasion to address the economic challenges facing Nigerian households, pointing to rising costs of food, transportation, healthcare, and education.
“Across our nation, families are stretched thin,” he said, advocating for policies that restore economic stability. “We must ease the burden, restore hope, and Make Nigeria Affordable Again.”
Aisha Buhari has largely maintained a low profile since the passing of her husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari, in London in July 2025. Following his death, the family relocated from Daura to Kaduna.
The visit comes amidst ongoing political realignments ahead of upcoming electoral cycles, including the bid by Yusuf Buhari, son of the late president, who secured the All Progressives Congress (APC) ticket for the Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua federal constituency seat in Katsina State earlier this year.
