Was Buhari Poisoned While in Office? Aisha Finally Breaks Silence

• Former President Muhammadu Buhari's wife, Aisha, has clarified the rumour that her late husband was poisoned when he was in office in 2017
• The former first lady also dispelled the rumour that the former president's illness was a result of a mysterious illness
• Aisha Buhari addressed the claims in the biography of the former president, which was unveiled at the State House in Abuja on Monday, December 15

Aisha Buhari, wife of the late President Muhammadu Buhari, has finally cleared the air on rumours that someone poisoned her late husband while in office, leading to his 154 days of medical leave outside the country in 2017.

The ex-first lady maintained that her husband's health challenges began with a broken routine, and his nutrition was mismanaged. She explained that her husband's illness was not a mysterious ailment or poisoning, as it was speculated.

Speaking on the speculations, Omotayo Yusuf, a political analyst, told Legit.ng in an interview that such is expected, adding that "We knew the former president was out of office when he was ill. For more than 100 days, he was not in Nigeria."

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Aisha Buhari's comment in late president's biography

According to The Punch, the former first lady made this known 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.

The 22-chapter biography documented the early life of the late former president in Daura, Katsina state, until his final moment in a London hospital in July 2025. He was given a state burial by the President Bola Tinubu administration in his hometown.

President Bola Tinubu, alongside the governors and leaders of the All Progressives Congress (APC), also attended the book unveiling at the State House, where he extolled the virtues of the late Buhari and urged Nigerian youths to emulate his legacy. The president noted that Buhari would remain a good example to Nigerian generations.

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10 questions answered in Buhari's biography

The book was said to have answered 10 questions on trending issues that rose during Buhari's administration. The questions are listed below:

1. What was wrong with Buhari when he was sick in 2017-2018?
2. What were the internal intrigues behind the sack of Lawal Daura as DSS boss?
3. What was the role of the Cabal in shaping Buhari's Presidency? Why did they fight his family to a standstill?
4. What was the plan of the Cabal for the APC presidential primaries before it was thwarted just a few hours before the event?
5. How was the CBN captured by the Cabal?
6. Was Buhari's signature forged?
7. Was Buhari’s office and bedroom bugged?
8. Was Buhari's speeches being swapped?
9. What were Buhari's instructions during EndSARS?
10. What killed Buhari in July 2025?

See the video of the presentation of the book here:

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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 are 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.

Source: Legit.ng