Dr. Charles Omole, author of the book From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, has revealed details about the private life of former President Muhammadu Buhari after he left office, describing moments of loneliness and neglect during his retirement.
Speaking during an interview from 1:26 on State Affairs with Edmund Obilo Show, Omole said people close to the former Nigerian leader shared accounts of Buhari living in isolation, especially when members of his family were away from home.
The author recounted that some associates who visited the former president were shocked by the condition they met him in, claiming Buhari sometimes stayed without food for days. According to Omole, the absence of his wife, Aisha Buhari, contributed to the situation.
“People close to him said sometimes they will go and visit him and for 2 days, the man might not have eaten at home. Aisha was not there,” Omole said during the interview.
The remarks have stirred conversations about the personal life of the former military ruler and civilian president after leaving power in 2023. Buhari, who governed Nigeria between 2015 and 2023, has largely maintained a quiet public profile since handing over to his sumccessor…Read_More…