Former First Lady Aisha Buhari on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to former Vice President and African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar in Abuja.
Atiku disclosed the meeting in a post on his social media platforms, describing Aisha Buhari’s visit as “warm and deeply appreciated.” However, neither Atiku nor Aisha publicly disclosed the specific purpose of the visit or details of their discussion.
Key Highlights
- Aisha Buhari visited former Vice President Atiku Abubakar in Abuja.
- Atiku described the meeting as “warm and deeply appreciated.”
- The specific purpose of the visit was not publicly disclosed.
- Atiku used the occasion to speak about the rising cost of living in Nigeria.
- He highlighted the rising costs of food, transportation, education and healthcare.
- The meeting comes amid increased political activities ahead of the 2027 general elections.
Why Aisha Buhari visited Atiku
The reason for Aisha Buhari’s visit to Atiku Abubakar has not been publicly stated by either side.
Atiku, however, said the meeting reminded those seeking a better Nigeria of their responsibility to prioritise the welfare, dignity and future of Nigerians.
“Today, I was delighted to receive former First Lady, H.E. Aisha Buhari. Her visit was warm and deeply appreciated,” Atiku wrote.
He added that the meeting went beyond the courtesies of the occasion and highlighted the responsibility of those seeking to lead the country to put the interests of Nigerians first.
Atiku speaks on rising cost of living
Following the Aisha Buhari visit to Atiku, the former vice president drew attention to the economic pressures facing Nigerian households.
Atiku said families across the country were being stretched by rising costs of food, transportation, education, healthcare and other basic necessities.
“Across our country, families are being stretched by the rising cost of food, transport, education, healthcare and other basic necessities,” he said.
He added that Nigerians deserved an economy that rewards hard work, restores opportunities and enables families to live with dignity and hope.
“That is the Nigeria we must build together, a country that works for its people again,” Atiku said.
He concluded with a call to ease the economic burden on Nigerians, restore hope and “Make Nigeria Affordable Again.”
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Aisha Buhari accompanied by daughter, associates
Aisha Buhari was accompanied by one of her daughters and some associates during the visit.
Reports on the meeting did not indicate that either Aisha or Atiku publicly linked the visit to any political agreement or discussion concerning the 2027 presidential election.
The meeting nevertheless comes at a time of increased political activity ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, with Atiku already emerging as the ADC presidential candidate.
Aisha Buhari and Atiku had met previously
The latest Aisha Buhari visit to Atiku is not their first recent interaction.
In February 2026, Aisha Buhari, her daughter Hanan and other members of the Buhari family met Atiku in Saudi Arabia while both families were in the country for Umrah. Reports at the time said Atiku described the meeting as an honour.
The latest meeting has attracted public attention because of the political backgrounds of both families and the approaching 2027 elections.
However, no further details of the September 16 meeting have been publicly released by Aisha Buhari or Atiku Abubakar. For updates on this and other political stories, follow us on X.
