Atiku Abubakar hosts Aisha Buhari during Umrah in Saudi Arabia
Atiku Abubakar, the 2023 presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, recently met with Aisha Buhari, wife of former President Muhammadu Buhari, in Saudi Arabia. The meeting took place while both families were in the Kingdom to perform the lesser hajj (Umrah). Atiku Abubakar shared that he hosted Aisha Buhari, her daughter Hanan, and other Buhari family members during their visit. The encounter has drawn public interest due to the high profiles of those involved, but was described as a private and cordial religious visit.
What we know
- Atiku Abubakar and Aisha Buhari met in Saudi Arabia while performing Umrah.
- Atiku Abubakar hosted Aisha Buhari, her daughter Hanan, and other Buhari family members.
- The visit marks Aisha Buhari's first known trip to Saudi Arabia since the passing of her husband.
- The meeting was described as private and focused on religious devotion, not politics.
- The Umrah pilgrimage is often undertaken for spiritual reflection, especially after personal loss.
