"Buhari Believed I Planned to Kill Him": Aisha Buhari Opens Up
- Former president Muhammadu Buhari's wife, Aisha, has disclosed that her husband once believed in the Aso Rock gossip that she was planning to kill him
- The former first lady also disclosed how the late president began to treat her at the Presidential Villa amid the rumours
- Aisha Buhari made this disclosure in a new 600-page biography of the late president, which was unveiled at the State House in Abuja on Monday, December 15
Aisha Buhari, wife of the immediate past president Muhammadu Buhari, has stated that her late husband believed the gossip in the Aso Rock that she planned to kill him when he “began locking his room”.
The former first lady disclosed this in a new 600-page biography, which was titled ’From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari’, written by Dr Charles Omole. The book was launched at the State House in Abuja on Monday, December 15.
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Muhammadu Buhari's biography unveiled
According to The Punch, the book, which was written in 22 chapters, documented the early life of the late former president in Daura, Katsina state, until his final moment in a London hospital in July 2025.
Recall that the book launch was attended by President Bola Tinubu, governors elected on the platform of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), and Buhari's family, led by Aisha herself. Speaking at the event, President Tinubu extoled Buhari's legacies and explained that the late president would remain a good example to Nigerian generations.
His statement reads in part:
"Buhari's name will continue to inspire noble services for generations to come. The measure of a leader is not based on the office he held or the number of motorcades that accompany him...President Buhari left a reputation of integrity and that public office is a trust and not a windfall"
Nigerians react as Tinubu speaks on Buhari
The video of Tinubu's speech at the event was shared by his special assistant on social media, Dada Olusegun, and has started generating reactions from Nigerians.
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Below are some of their reactions:
Ademola Akanbi commended Tinubu:
"Ameen. What a phenomenal speech, God bless HE PBAT for this great speech on the enduring legacies of HE PMB, may continue to rest in peace, Amen."
Abdulrasheed praised the speech:
"The best PBAT speech I have watched. Thank you for all the honours on President Muhammadu Buhari."
Fagba Ayomide Gideo wrote:
"Leadership is defined by character and service, not titles or fanfare. Buhari’s legacy reminds current and future leaders that integrity, dedication, and selfless service are the true markers of statesmanship. Nigeria’s progress depends on leaders who see public office as a trust, not a privilege."
Bamidele Badmos prayed:
"God bless PMB & forgive his sins."
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Tinubu, Atiku battle for Buhari's supporters
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu and the former vice president Atiku Abubakar were making moves to inherit the political dynasty of the immediate past President Muhammadu Buhari.
This is due to the recent moves by the two political gladiators, which threw up a dramatic shift ahead of the 2027 presidential race.
Currently, the question is not about who will inherit Buhari's legacy but how deep the loyalty may shift and affect the 2027 presidential election.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
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