2027: Aisha Buhari, Atiku meet in Abuja

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has received former First Lady Aisha Buhari during a visit in Abuja.

Atiku, who is the presidential candidate of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), described the visit as warm and deeply appreciated.

Aisha, the wife of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, was accompanied by her daughter, Hanan, and other members of the Buhari family.

According to Atiku, the two families had previously met in Saudi Arabia in February while performing Umrah, the lesser Hajj.

Announcing Aisha’s latest visit in a post on his verified X account on Wednesday, September 16, Atiku said the meeting further strengthened his commitment to building a better Nigeria.

The former vice president used the occasion to draw attention to the economic difficulties facing many Nigerian families.

He said rising prices of food, transportation, education, healthcare and other basic needs were putting increasing pressure on households across the country.

“Atiku said the welfare, dignity and future of ordinary Nigerians must remain at the centre of any serious political agenda.”

He added that Nigerians deserved an economy where hard work could provide better opportunities instead of leaving families struggling to afford basic necessities.

“That is the Nigeria we must build together, a country that works for its people again,” Atiku said.

The ADC presidential candidate also called for urgent measures to reduce the financial pressure on households and restore confidence in the country’s economy.

“We must ease the burden, restore hope and Make Nigeria Affordable Again,” he said.

Atiku was ratified as the ADC presidential candidate for the 2027 general elections on May 29, 2026, after leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).