JUST IN: Atiku Holds Private Meeting with Aisha Buhari in Saudi Arabia
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has met privately with Hajiya Aisha Buhari, the widow of former President Muhammadu Buhari, in Saudi Arabia.
The meeting took place while both families were in the Kingdom to observe the lesser hajj, also known as Umrah.
The visit drew attention because of the high political profile of the two families and the timing of the encounter.
Atiku confirmed the meeting through a message shared on his official social media page on Friday. He explained that he received the former First Lady, her daughter Hanan, and other members of the Buhari family during their stay in Saudi Arabia.
“I was honoured to host Hajiya Aisha Buhari, wife of former President Muhammadu Buhari, her daughter Hanan, and other family members during their visit to me in Saudi Arabia,” Atiku wrote.
He further stated, “Like me, the former First Lady and her family are in the Kingdom on a lesser hajj.”
Sources close to the development said the visit was purely religious and personal in nature. It was not linked to any political discussion or negotiation. The gathering was described as warm and respectful, with both families exchanging prayers and goodwill.
The Umrah pilgrimage is often undertaken by Muslims as a period of reflection, worship, and supplication. It is also common for families experiencing loss to seek spiritual comfort during the journey.
The meeting is particularly notable as this is the first known visit by Mrs Buhari to Saudi Arabia since the death of her husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari, in 2025.
Her presence in the holy land has drawn sympathy messages from supporters and well-wishers across Nigeria.
