Former First Lady, Mrs Aisha Buhari, has revealed that she has no intention of remarrying following the death of her husband, former President Muhammadu Buhari, as she turns her focus to family, philanthropy, and healthcare, according to a new book by journalist Niyi Omole.
The book depicts Mrs Buhari’s post-presidency life as a deliberate retreat from the political spotlight, allowing her to pursue a quieter, more personal existence after decades of public scrutiny and political pressure.
Omole noted that the former First Lady now spends more time with friends, associates, and her grandchildren, aiming to be an active presence in their lives.
“She will dote on grandchildren so they will remember her not as a moving figure behind tinted glass but as a presence in their childhood rooms,” he wrote.
Beyond family life, Mrs Buhari remains committed to social and healthcare initiatives, particularly through the Aisha Buhari Foundation and the cardiovascular and medical centre in Kano, which has reportedly carried out over 200 medical procedures.
“She will run her foundation, the Aisha Buhari Foundation, and the cardiovascular and medical centre in Kano that has already completed over two hundred procedures,” Omole said.
The book also highlights Mrs Buhari’s plans to continue collaborating with partners and stakeholders, extending the care and empathy that defined her public life into private initiatives.
“She will host, collaborate, and extend the same ethic of care that animated her politics into a quieter, more sustainable hospitality,” Omole wrote.
Describing her retreat as symbolic, Omole said it represents a shift from Nigeria’s culture of political permanence.
“If the republic expects a politics of eternal return, she offers a politics of departure instead: let others take the stage; let the house heal,” he added.
Reflecting on her years as First Lady, the book notes that her marriage to Buhari was both empowering and challenging.
“For Aisha Buhari, her marriage served as both a refuge and a trial. It gave her a platform to voice her opinions, only to punish her for doing so. It opened doors to the decision-making spaces, but those spaces became unwelcoming,” Omole wrote.
Born in 1971 in Adamawa State, Mrs Buhari married Muhammadu Buhari on December 2, 1989, following his divorce in 1988. She became Nigeria’s First Lady in 2015 when Buhari returned to power. The couple were married for 35 years and had five children together.
Now, she has chosen to channel her energy into family and philanthropy, making it clear that remarriage is not part of her future plans.
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