Former First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has said she has no plans to remarry following the death of her husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari, describing the decision as a personal and pragmatic choice rather than a moral one.
Mrs. Buhari made this known in remarks captured in a new biography of the late Nigerian leader, From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, written by Dr. Charles Omole and unveiled at the State House, Abuja, on Monday.
According to the book, Mrs. Buhari said one marriage was sufficient for her, noting that she now has grandchildren and is focused on the next phase of her life. The author explained that her stance rejects cultural expectations that often portray widows as either saints or betrayers if they choose to remarry.
The 600-page, 22-chapter biography chronicles Buhari’s life from his early years in Daura, Katsina State, to his death in a London hospital in mid-July 2025, while also offering insights into the former First Lady’s reflections after decades in public life.
The book revealed that Mrs. Buhari plans to lead a quieter life, dividing her time between family, philanthropy and travel. It added that she intends to remain active through the Aisha Buhari Foundation and the cardiovascular and medical centre in Kano, which has reportedly carried out over 200 medical procedures.
Omole described her decision as a personal reset after years in the political spotlight, saying she has chosen “a politics of departure” rather than continued public engagement.
Born in 1971 in Adamawa State, Aisha Buhari married Muhammadu Buhari on December 2, 1989, following his divorce in 1988. She became First Lady in 2015 when Buhari was elected president. The couple were married for 35 years and had five children.
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